Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C50 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C50 and Xiaomi Poco M8x: 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 M8x is the more complete choice, leading the Poco C50 in performance, cameras, connectivity, and battery. Its Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 5G, and 45 W charging set it apart; the C50 suits buyers who want a lighter phone.
The M8x has a larger 6.9″ display than the C50’s 6.52″, and a higher screen-to-body ratio: 86.2% against 81%. The C50 is denser at 269 ppi versus 254 ppi, and lighter at 192 g versus 232 g. The M8x also runs Android 16, while the C50 runs Android 12.
The M8x pairs a 7,900 mAh battery with 45 W charging; the C50 has 5,000 mAh and 10 W charging. Its 50 MP main camera tops the C50’s 8 MP, and its front camera is 8 MP versus 5 MP. The M8x adds NFC, while the C50 keeps microUSB and an infrared blaster.
Xiaomi Poco C50
The Xiaomi Poco C50 is the better buy for lower weight: 192 g versus the M8x’s 232 g, plus a denser 269 ppi display versus 254 ppi.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the better buy for anyone seeking 5G, a 7,900 mAh battery, and 45 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8x, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C50, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 254 ppi
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 232 g
Xiaomi Poco M8x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,900 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 92,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue | Green, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | Dust Resistant, Splash Resistant | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 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 | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.87 W/kg | 0.82 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.84 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.869 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.838 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C50 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB0D3DIN, 220733SPI, 220733SPH | MZB0PXPIN |
