⚖ Head to Head Comparison

Poco M8 5G
poco
78
$289.50
VS
+9
Poco X8 Pro
poco
70
$362
Poco M8 5G Takes the Crown
The Poco M8 5G delivers a notably superior experience with a commanding 9-point lead (78 vs 70). Across 12 expert reviews, critics consistently favor the Poco M8 5G.
💡 Our Take: Go with the Poco M8 5G for the best experience. The Poco X8 Pro is only worth considering at a significant discount.
✓ Poco M8 5G scores 9 points higher ✓ Based on 12 expert reviews
Based on 1 shared reviewers plus individual reviews (12 total).
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Poco M8 5G | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GSMArena | 76 | 84 |
| 91Mobiles | 81 | — |
| CGMTech | — | 85 |
| Digit In | 65 | — |
| Expert Reviews | — | 4 |
| Gadgetbyte | — | 84 |
| Gadgets 360 | 80 | — |
| Gadgets Beebom | — | 80 |
| Indian Express | 90 | — |
| Stuff | — | 80 |
| TechPP | 78 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 5G | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.77" | 6.59" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 | 2756x1268 120Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5520mAh | 6,500mAh |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Water Resistance | IP66 | IP68 |




