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Moto G06 Power vs POCO X8 Power

₹17,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Moto G06 Power starts ₹17,000 lower: ₹13,999 against ₹30,999 for the X8 Power.

  • The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 18W.
  • The X8 Power has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 600) and sharper (1.5K against HD+).
  • The X8 Power is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
  • Only the X8 Power has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy

Get the Moto G06 Power for the lower price. Get the X8 Power for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Overall 5.7 out of 10 7.6 out of 10 (better)
Performance 4.3 out of 10 7.2 out of 10 (better)
Display 6.4 out of 10 9 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 5 out of 10 5 out of 10
Front camera 4.4 out of 10 6.2 out of 10 (better)
Battery 7.5 out of 10 9.3 out of 10 (better)
Build 7.1 out of 10 9.2 out of 10 (better)
Software 5.5 out of 10 Not rated

Display

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Size 6.88 inches 6.83 inches
Panel LCD AMOLED
Resolution 1640 x 720 (HD+) 2772 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 600 nits 3,500 nits (better)
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Chipset Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.0GHz Not listed
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Not listed
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB, 256GB
Software Hello UI, Android 15 · Security updates until October 2027 HyperOS 3, Android 16

Camera

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Rear cameras 50MP main 50MP main + 8MP
Front camera 8MP 32MP
Video 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) Not listed

Battery

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Battery 7,000 mAh 10,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging 18W 100W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Network 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 6.0 Bluetooth 6.0
NFC No Yes (better)
Dust and water IP64 IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K (better)
Weight 220 g (better) 229 g
Thickness Not listed 8.65 mm
Colours Pantone Tapestry, Pantone Laurel Oak, Pantone Tendril POCO Yellow, Black

Availability

SpecMoto G06 PowerX8 Power
Launch in India 3 Oct 2025 11 Sep 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Moto G06 Power
  • 4GB + 64GB₹13,999
X8 Power
  • 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
  • 8GB + 256GB₹33,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Moto G06 Power vs X8 Power, answered

In India, the Moto G06 Power starts at ₹13,999 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Moto G06 Power or the X8 Power?

The Moto G06 Power, by ₹17,000. Starting prices: ₹13,999 for the Moto G06 Power, ₹30,999 for the X8 Power. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Moto G06 Power or the X8 Power?

The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 18W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the X8 Power's: it is brighter (3,500 to 600 nits). The Moto G06 Power has a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz, the X8 Power a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main on the Moto G06 Power and 50MP main on the X8 Power. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Moto G06 Power runs the Helio G81 Extreme, the X8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.

Which is better protected against water?

The X8 Power, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Moto G06 Power's IP64. Only the X8 Power is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 220 g and 229 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the X8 Power works on 5G networks; the Moto G06 Power is a 4G phone.