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POCO M8 5G

POCO M8 5G is a 6.77-inch 5G smartphone with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,520 mAh battery.

In short

POCO M8 5G is a phone from POCO. Its Comparezi Score is 40.0 out of 100, ranked #165 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.77", processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, main camera 50 MP. Among phones here it fits best for light and compact.

Comparezi Score
#165 of 347

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Display size
6.77"
Processor
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
Main camera
50 MP
Battery
5,520 mAh

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Comparezi Score

How the 40.0 was computed

Methodology v1 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
Battery 5,520 mAh
27%
8.2
5G Yes has it 7.7
Refresh rate 120 Hz
57%
7.0
Weight 178 g
78%
6.0
Main camera 50 MP
22%
5.0
Charging speed 45 W
32%
3.4
Display size 6.77"
34%
2.6
RAM (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0
Storage (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • Light at 178 g

Cons

  • No published update policy

Who should buy it

  • Best for Light and compact · What matters most? (pick any) #21 of 368 phones for this

Full specifications

Display

Display size 6.77"
Display type AMOLED
Resolution 2392 x 1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Peak brightness 3,200 nits

Performance

Processor Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
Chipset process 4 nm
Memory options 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ)

Camera

Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP

Battery

Battery 5,520 mAh
Charging speed 45 W

Software

Operating system Android
Software Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Build

Weight 178 g
5G Yes
Water resistance IP66
SIM nano SIM 1 + Hybrid (nano SIM or microSD)
Colours Black, Silver, Green (official global listing)

About the M8 5G

POCO M8 5G is a 6.77-inch 5G smartphone with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,520 mAh battery. It is one of 18 POCO phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.

POCO M8 5G at a glance

  • Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
  • Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
  • Memory: 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ)
  • Cameras: a 50 MP main rear camera and a 20 MP front camera
  • Battery: 5,520 mAh, 45 W wired charging
  • Software (as listed): Xiaomi HyperOS 2
  • Water and dust: IP66
  • Weight: 178 g

Display

The POCO M8 5G has a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2392 x 1080. It refreshes at up to 120 Hz. POCO quotes a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.

Performance and memory

It runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, built on a 4 nm process. Memory options: 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ).

Cameras

The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. The front camera is 20 MP.

Battery and charging

The battery is rated at 5,520 mAh. Wired charging is rated at up to 45 W.

Software and updates

POCO lists its software as Xiaomi HyperOS 2. POCO does not publish an OS or security update policy for this model.

Design and durability

It weighs 178 g, lighter than 95 % of the 343 phones Comparezi has this figure for. It is rated IP66: dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets. It supports 5G. SIM: nano SIM 1 + Hybrid (nano SIM or microSD). Colours: Black, Silver, Green (official global listing).

Who should buy the POCO M8 5G

On its published specifications, the POCO M8 5G suits buyers who prioritise a light phone (178 g).

Strengths

  • Light at 178 g

Trade-offs

  • No published update policy

How the POCO M8 5G compares

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Specifications from POCO's official product page (www.po.co), checked 19 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.

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Questions

M8 5G FAQs

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, built on a 4 nm process.

5,520 mAh, with up to 45 W wired charging.

No. Its rating covers water jets, not immersion. The POCO M8 5G is rated IP66: dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.

POCO does not publish an OS or security update policy for the POCO M8 5G.

A 50 MP main rear camera and a 20 MP front camera.

6.77 inches (AMOLED), with up to 120 Hz refresh rate.

8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 512 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ).

Black, Silver and Green (official global listing).

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