Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C31 vs Xiaomi Poco M8s
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C31 and Xiaomi Poco M8s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Poco M8s is the more complete choice: compared with the Xiaomi Poco C31, it adds 5G and a higher-resolution AMOLED display. The C31 makes sense only if it costs less.
The M8s display measures 6.9″, with 1080 px by 2392 px, versus 6.53″ and 720 px by 1600 px on the C31. Brightness is 850 nits versus 480 nits. For anyone seeking more screen space and detail, the M8s has the edge; the C31 is lighter at 194 g versus 217 g.
The M8s pairs a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, plus 7000 mAh and 33 W charging. The C31 has a MediaTek Helio G35, 4 GB, 64 GB, 5000 mAh and 10 W charging. The M8s main camera is 50 MP at f/1.8, versus 13 MP and f/2.2. It also has NFC and an infrared blaster; the C31 keeps a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Xiaomi Poco C31
The Xiaomi Poco C31 is the better buy only if it costs less; it trails in 5G, display, performance, and battery.
Xiaomi Poco M8s
The Xiaomi Poco M8s is the better buy for anyone seeking 5G, an AMOLED display, and a larger 7000 mAh battery with 33 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8s, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C31, if you care about…
- Weight
- 194 g
- against 217 g
Xiaomi Poco M8s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 615,000
- against 109,054
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 109,054 | 615,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 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 | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 80.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 169.4 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 217 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 85.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 850 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,392 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 374 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C31 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 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 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.83 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C31 | Poco M8s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB0A0MIN, MZB0A0KIN, 211033MI, 22031116AI | — |
