POCO M8 Power vs realme NARZO 100x 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme NARZO 100x 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹21,499 for the M8 Power.
- The M8 Power has the faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The screens are a split decision: the M8 Power is brighter (1,800 nits against 1,200) and sharper (FHD+ against HD+), the realme NARZO 100x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
Get the M8 Power for the faster chip and the brighter screen. Get the realme NARZO 100x 5G for the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹24,499
- 4GB + 64GB₹20,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹21,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹24,499
- 6GB + 256GB₹27,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
M8 Power vs realme NARZO 100x 5G, answered
In India, the POCO M8 Power starts at ₹21,499 and the realme NARZO 100x 5G starts at ₹20,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M8 Power or the realme NARZO 100x 5G?
The realme NARZO 100x 5G, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the realme NARZO 100x 5G, ₹21,499 for the M8 Power. The M8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹24,499. The realme NARZO 100x 5G comes in 4 versions, up to ₹27,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M8 Power or the realme NARZO 100x 5G?
Neither: both have 8,000 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?
It is a split: the M8 Power's screen is brighter (1,800 to 1,200 nits), the realme NARZO 100x 5G's is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The M8 Power has a 6.9-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the realme NARZO 100x 5G a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the M8 Power and 50MP main on the realme NARZO 100x 5G. 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 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, the realme NARZO 100x 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP65. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 225 g and 224 g.
