Poco F5 vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
Compare Poco F5 vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Mediatek Dimensity 1080, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 8000mAh…
Poco
F5
$379
13categories won
Poco
POCO M8 Power 5G
Price TBC
1categories won
4 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F5 takes the overall win
The Poco F5 claims the overall win over the POCO POCO M8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F5 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the F5. Choose the F5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the POCO M8 Power 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F5 wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 67W fast charging.
F5 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
F5 wins photography with 64MP main imaging.
Official launch pricing varies across international retail regions.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F5 vs POCO M8 Power 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nitsWinner | 550 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| Process node | 4 nmWinner | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GBWinner | 8 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | No |
Design
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mmWinner | 8.45 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, lightweight composite plastic frame and back | Plastic frame, plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 3 yearsWinner | — |
| Security updates | 3 yearsWinner | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F5 | POCO M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379 | — |
Poco F5
The Poco F5 attained cult-classic status in mobile gaming by introducing Qualcomm’s near-flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (Oryon/Cortex-X2 core), 64MP OIS camera, and 120Hz Flow AMOLED display at an astonishing sub-$380 price.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
The POCO M8 Power 5G is a marathon-running budget smartphone defined by its colossal 8000mAh battery and 22.5W reverse-charging capabilities. While it excels for off-grid users needing multi-day endurance, its reliance on an aging Android 13 OS, LCD screen, and basic 1080p video recording limit its broader appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Mediatek Dimensity 1080
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 8,000mAh