Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M8s vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M8s 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 M8s is the better fit for a sharper, smoother display; the M8x suits buyers who put battery capacity and charging first. Their overall scores are close, so the choice comes down to those trade-offs.
Both have a 6.9″ display, but the M8s pairs AMOLED with 1080 px by 2392 px resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The M8x has an IPS LCD panel at 720 px by 1600 px and 120 Hz. For performance, the M8x uses a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 with 6 GB of RAM; the M8s has a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 and 8 GB.
The M8x combines a 7900 mAh battery with 45 W charging, versus 7000 mAh and 33 W on the M8s. It also runs Android 16, while the M8s comes with Android 15. The M8s offers more maximum storage: 256 GB against 128 GB.
Xiaomi Poco M8s
The Xiaomi Poco M8s is the better buy for buyers who want a 144 Hz AMOLED display and up to 256 GB of storage.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 7900 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8s, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M8s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Xiaomi Poco M8x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,900 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 33 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Leather
- against Glass, Plastic
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 615,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 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 | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Green, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 80.4 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 169.4 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 217 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 374 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 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 | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M8s | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MZB0PXPIN |
