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POCO M8 Power 5G vs POCO X8 Pro

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44.9Inno Score
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WINNER
POCO X8 Pro

Xiaomi

POCO X8 Pro

$299

68.2Inno Score
28.9Performance69.5
49.7Display71.3
29Camera43.4
71.3Battery78.5
62.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G8 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and features (+24). POCO M8 Power 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 Power 5G

  • 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 63

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
Screen size6.99 ″+6%6.59 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23961268x2756
Pixel density375 ppi460 ppi+23%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,500 nits+94%
Screen-to-body—94.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu—1,977,887Top 41%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—584,825Top 44%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—634,127Top 39%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—322,126Top 37%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—436,809Top 43%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.5
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
Capacity8,000 mAh+23%6,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
Weight225 g202 g+10%
Thickness8.5 mm8.4 mm+1%
IP ratingIP65IP68/IP69K
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus POCO X8 Pro
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GPOCO X8 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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