Side-by-side technical data
Blackview Rock 5 vs Xiaomi Poco M8s
Comparison between Blackview Rock 5 and Xiaomi Poco M8s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Blackview and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.9 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Blackview Rock 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 20,000 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 374 ppi
Xiaomi Poco M8s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 615,000
- against 420,236
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 850 nits
- against 700 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 420,236 | 615,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Yellow, Orange | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 29.7 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 83 mm | 80.4 mm |
| Body Height | 184 mm | 169.4 mm |
| Weight | 635 g | 217 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 85.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 20,000 mAh Best value | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 189 h 42 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits | 850 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 374 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Rock 5 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
