POCO M8x vs POCO X8 Power
₹13,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The M8x starts ₹13,000 lower: ₹17,999 against ₹30,999 for the X8 Power.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 7,900 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The X8 Power has the better screen on paper: 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.
Get the M8x for the lower price. Get the X8 Power for the bigger battery, faster charging and the sharper screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 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.
M8x vs X8 Power, answered
In India, the POCO M8x starts at ₹17,999 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.
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Which is cheaper, the M8x or the X8 Power?
The M8x, by ₹13,000. Starting prices: ₹17,999 for the M8x, ₹30,999 for the X8 Power. The M8x comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the M8x or the X8 Power?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 7,900 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 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 M8x has a 6.9-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 M8x 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 M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 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 M8x'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: 232 g and 229 g.
