POCO F7 vs POCO M8 5G
61.1Performance35
53.5Display64
43.4Camera31.6
76.9Battery57.4
70.7Features70.7
12 spec wins — POCO F73 spec wins — POCO M8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO F7 wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and battery (+20). POCO M8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F7
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 57
- 496% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 777,545 vs 130,371
- 163% higher AnTuTu: 2,205,378 vs 837,903
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 54
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,700 nits
- 18% lower weight: 178 g vs 216 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $399
Display
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.77 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+15% | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,700 nits | 3,200 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,205,378+163%Top 35% | 837,903Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 618,105+112%Top 40% | 292,124Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 777,545+496%Top 33% | 130,371Bottom 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 365,752+104%Top 24% | 179,700Bottom 39% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 443,976+88%Top 42% | 235,708Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+100%Top 32% | 1,024Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,850+131%Top 25% | 2,960Bottom 38% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+18% | 5,520 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W+100% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 216 g | 178 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F7 | POCO M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |