POCO M8 5G vs POCO M8x
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The M8x starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹17,999 against ₹24,999 for the M8 5G.
- The M8x has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 5,520 mAh.
- The M8 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- The M8 5G is the lighter phone: 178 g against 232 g.
- The M8 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 and IP66 against IP64.
- The M8 5G is the slimmer phone: 7.35 mm against 8.8 mm.
Get the M8 5G for the sharper screen, the lighter build and better water protection. Get the M8x for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹28,399
- 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M8 5G vs M8x, answered
In India, the POCO M8 5G starts at ₹24,999 and the POCO M8x starts at ₹17,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M8 5G or the M8x?
The M8x, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹17,999 for the M8x, ₹24,999 for the M8 5G. The M8 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹28,399. The M8x comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M8 5G or the M8x?
The M8x, with 7,900 mAh to 5,520 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The M8 5G has a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the M8x a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the M8 5G and 50MP main on the M8x. 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 M8 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the M8x the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The M8 5G, rated IP65 and IP66 to the M8x's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The M8 5G, at 178 g to 232 g.
