Side-by-side technical data
Poco M6 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Comparison between Poco M6 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Poco and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the better fit for battery life and fast charging: its 7,900 mAh battery and 45 W charging surpass the Poco M6 5G’s 5,000 mAh and 18 W. The M6 5G counters with more RAM and storage, and a lighter body.
The M8x pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 with 6 GB of RAM, while the M6 5G has a Dimensity 6100+ and 8 GB. The M8x also offers a 120 Hz refresh rate versus 90 Hz and IP64 resistance versus IP53.
The M6 5G has 256 GB of storage against 128 GB on the M8x, plus Bluetooth 5.3 rather than 5.1. The M8x has an 8 MP front camera, compared with 5 MP on the M6 5G. The choice is more battery and faster charging or more memory and storage.
Poco M6 5G
The Poco M6 5G is the better buy for anyone who needs 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the better buy for anyone who wants a 7,900 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8x, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.
| Category | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Poco M6 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Xiaomi Poco M8x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,900 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP53
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Green, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPS LCD Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.858 W/kg | 0.82 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.863 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,800 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | M6 5G | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MZB0PXPIN |
