POCO M8 5G vs POCO X7
35Performance34.5
64Display62.2
31.6Camera43.4
57.4Battery59
70.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — POCO M8 5G7 spec wins — POCO X7
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X7 wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and features (+3). 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 M8 5G
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 32% higher AnTuTu 11 (Memory): 179,700 vs 135,681
- 20% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 130,371 vs 108,744
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
Reasons to pick the POCO X7
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
- 15% higher Pixel density: 446 ppi vs 388 ppi
- 10% higher AnTuTu 11 (UX): 259,110 vs 235,708
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 446 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+7% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 11 | 837,903+4%Bottom 30% | 803,683Bottom 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 20% | 300,148+3%Bottom 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371+20%Bottom 36% | 108,744Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700+32%Bottom 39% | 135,681Bottom 8% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 25% | 259,110+10%Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024Bottom 35% | 1,030+1%Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960+2%Bottom 38% | 2,908Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 100 %Top 3% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+8% | 5,110 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11.1 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+4% | 186 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 14 (HyperOS 1.0) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | POCO X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |