POCO X8 vs POCO X8 Pro
46.7Performance69.5
66.5Display71.3
42.6Camera43.4
77.2Battery78.5
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — POCO X86 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+5). POCO X8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- 28% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
- 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
- 10% lower weight: 202 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 460 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 94.1 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek 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) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+28% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 202 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |