POCO X8 5G vs POCO X8 Power 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO X8 5G and the POCO X8 Power 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Price | ₹26,999 | ₹38,999 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 100W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 229 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: POCO X8 Power 5G is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? POCO X8 Power 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, POCO X8 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR, 3200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | Full HD+ | 1280x2772 pixels (1.5K) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm) |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (up to 2.6 GHz) |
Memory
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 4.1 for 256GB, UFS 2.2 for 128GB) |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, PDAF); 8 MP (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Autofocus, OIS (50MP main camera) |
| Video | — | Up to 4K@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP | 32 MP |
| Features | — | Autofocus |
| Video | — | Up to 4K@30fps |
Battery
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Type | 9000 mAh Lithium-Ion Polymer | Li-Po (non-removable) |
| Charging | Not specified by retailer listing | 100W Fast Charging, 27W reverse wired charging |
| Capacity | — | 10000 mAh |
Body
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | — |
| Dimensions | — | 163.44 x 78.27 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight | — | 229 g |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate body |
| Colors | — | Black, Yellow |
| Protection | — | IP69K dust/water resistant |
Comms
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | v6.00 |
| NFC | Not specified | Yes (market dependent) |
| USB | Type-C | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | — | Wi-Fi 5.0 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Positioning | — | GPS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| POCO X8 5G | POCO X8 Power 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, September | 2026, September 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Available. Released 2026, September 11 (India) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO X8 5G or POCO X8 Power 5G?
POCO X8 Power 5G — 9,000 mAh for the POCO X8 5G versus 10,000 mAh for the POCO X8 Power 5G.
Which is newer, POCO X8 5G or POCO X8 Power 5G?
POCO X8 5G — Sep 2026 for the POCO X8 5G versus Sep 2026 for the POCO X8 Power 5G.
Is the POCO X8 5G or the POCO X8 Power 5G rated higher?
We rate the POCO X8 5G 7/10 and the POCO X8 Power 5G 8/10.
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