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POCO M8x vs vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short version

Which one should you buy?

Same price: both start at ₹17,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.

  • The M8x has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 6,500 mAh.
  • The T5 Lite 44W 5G is the lighter phone: 209 g against 232 g.
  • The T5 Lite 44W 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Which to buy

Get the M8x for the bigger battery. Get the T5 Lite 44W 5G for the lighter build and better water protection.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Display

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Size 6.9 inches 6.74 inches
Panel LCD LCD
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1600 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 1,200 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Not listed

Performance

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Dimensity 6300
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU Adreno Not listed
RAM 4GB, 6GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Software HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates OriginOS 6, Android 16

Camera

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Rear cameras 50MP main + auxiliary lens 50MP main (f/1.8) + 0.08MP auxiliary (f/3.0)
Front camera 8MP 5MP (f/2.2)

Battery

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Battery 7,900 mAh (better) 6,500 mAh
Wired charging 45W (better) 44W

Build and connectivity

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Network 5G, 4G LTE 5G, 4G
SIM Dual Nano SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
NFC No No
Dust and water IP64 IP65 (better)
Weight 232 g 209 g (better)
Thickness 8.8 mm 8.39 mm (better)
Colours Black, Leather Green, Blue Wave Blue, Twilight Shadow

Availability

SpecM8xT5 Lite 44W 5G
Launch in India 10 Mar 2026 16 Jul 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

M8x
  • 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
  • 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
T5 Lite 44W 5G
  • 4GB + 64GB₹17,999
  • 4GB + 128GB₹20,499
  • 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
  • 6GB + 256GB₹26,999

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

Quick answers

M8x vs T5 Lite 44W 5G, answered

In India, the POCO M8x starts at ₹17,999 and the vivo T5 Lite 44W 5G starts at ₹17,999.

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Which is cheaper, the M8x or the T5 Lite 44W 5G?

Neither: both start at ₹17,999. The M8x comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999. The T5 Lite 44W 5G comes in 4 versions, up to ₹26,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the M8x or the T5 Lite 44W 5G?

The M8x, with 7,900 mAh to 6,500 mAh. Charging is close too: 45W and 44W. 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 T5 Lite 44W 5G a 6.74-inch LCD at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main on the M8x and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the T5 Lite 44W 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 M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, the T5 Lite 44W 5G the Dimensity 6300.

Which is better protected against water?

The T5 Lite 44W 5G, rated IP65 to the M8x's IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The T5 Lite 44W 5G, at 209 g to 232 g.