POCO M8 5G vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
35Performance63
64Display76.3
31.6Camera56.7
57.4Battery75.9
70.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — POCO M8 5G15 spec wins — Xiaomi 14T Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14T Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.6 to 48.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and camera (+25). 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
- 15% lower weight: 178 g vs 209 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.4 mm
- 10% higher capacity: 5,520 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits | 4,000 nits+25% |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+2% | 90.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| AnTuTu 11 | 837,903Bottom 30% | 2,092,277+150%Top 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 20% | 643,013+120%Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371Bottom 36% | 620,215+376%Top 40% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700Bottom 39% | 352,226+96%Top 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 25% | 476,823+102%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024Bottom 35% | 2,250+120%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960Bottom 38% | 7,300+147%Top 21% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+15% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |