[ XIAOMI ]
Smartphones
Xiaomi Poco M8 5G
Overall Score
62/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
305260
Graphics (GPU)
131959
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Xiaomi Poco M8 5G is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 62/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
20/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Average
62/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
41/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery cycles | 1000 cycles |
| Battery type | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Bypass charging | No |
| Capacity | 5520 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (55% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:20 hr |
| Gaming | 05:56 hr |
| Max charge power | 45 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Standby | 106 hr |
| Watching video | 16:09 hr |
| Web browsing | 11:16 hr |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 305260 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 3354 |
| GPU | 131959 |
| Memory | 182297 |
| Multi-core score | 2981 |
| Single-core score | 1015 |
| Total score | 859658 |
| UX | 240142 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM B2/3/5/8 |
| 3G network | WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 |
| 4G network | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66/71 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Hybrid slot | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Silver, Green |
| Drop resistance | Excellent (A) · 270 drops |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Repairability | Average (2.63/5) |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP66 |
| Weight | 178 g (6.28 oz) |
| Width | 75.42 mm (2.97 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | ∞ Infinity |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Max rated brightness | 800 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 3200 nits |
| PPI | 388 ppi |
| PWM | 60 Hz |
| RGB color space | 96.4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.5% |
| Size | 6.77 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 240 Hz |
| Type | AMOLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 29 mm |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Depth |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.61 micron |
| Sensor | Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.88" (≈ 0.35 inch) |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 6 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | January 2026 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $229 |
| Release date | January 2026 |
| Sensors | - Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| FLOPS | ~517.1 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1010 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 256 |
| Graphics | Adreno 710 |
| Lithography process | 4 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | Samsung |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2026-06-05(Who?) | GeekBench CPU |
| 📘 2026-06-12->PocoM8 | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-06-20->PocoM8 | AnTuTu |
| 📘 2026-07-17(Ak) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 45 GB |
| OS updates | 5 years |
| Operating system | Android 15 |
| ROM | HyperOS 2.0 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).