Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X8 Power and Xiaomi Poco X8: 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 X8 Power is the more complete choice: it leads the Poco X8 in camera and connectivity, with a 1/1.95″ main sensor versus 1/2.76″ and Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5. It also records 4K video and adds an ultrawide camera. Its overall NeoScore is 7.2, compared with 6.4 for the X8.
The X8 leads in the battery area: the Power has 10,000 mAh versus 9000 mAh and charges at 100W versus 67W, but the X8 offers reverse charging. Both have 6.83-inch AMOLED displays, 1280 × 2772 px resolution, 120Hz refresh rates, and 3500-nit peak brightness. Theprtech measured 2000 nits in high-brightness mode on the Power and 1800 nits on the X8; Phone Judge notes that the Power records 4K video while the X8 records 1080p.
The X8 has more RAM, faster storage, and longer software support: 12 GB versus 8 GB, UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2, and six years of OS updates versus four. The Power, meanwhile, supports up to 512 GB versus 256 GB and has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0; the X8 has Wi-Fi 4/5 and Bluetooth 5.1. Their main cameras also differ in aperture: f/1.5 on the Power and f/1.8 on the X8. The X8 suits buyers who prioritize RAM and long-term support, while the Power brings more strengths overall. The choice also hinges on how much camera and faster charging matter compared with memory and longer support.* Both share Android 16, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the better buy for a larger main camera sensor, Wi-Fi 7, and 100W fast charging.
Xiaomi Poco X8
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize 12 GB of RAM and six years of OS updates.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 10,000 mAh
- against 9,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Xiaomi Poco X8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery
- OS Update Support
- 6 years
- against 4 years
Video reviews
The comparison on video
Poco X8 Vs Poco X8 Power
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 812 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,000,134 | 678,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Yellow, White, Red, Sand | Black, White, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % | 89.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Faux Leather | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 10,000 mAh Best value | 9,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 67 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ | 6.83″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, DCI-P3, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 6 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | 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 B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 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 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 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,800 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 2607DPC18G |
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