Xiaomi Poco M8
$200Starting price · USBudget2026
7.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.77"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,520
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
45W
Charging
178g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Poco M8 offers an outstanding display and battery package for its budget price point, making it a highly competitive value proposition. Performance is competent for the segment, as evidenced by the provided AnTuTu and Geekbench scores. While the camera system and build materials are basic, they are appropriate for this tier, and the inclusion of 4K video and stereo speakers adds meaningful utility.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.0
Performance6.5
Battery8.5
Display8.5
Build6.0
Value9.5
Strengths
6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 3200 nits peak brightness
Large 5520 mAh battery with 45W charging
4K video recording capability
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Exceptional value for the price point
Weaknesses
No certified water resistance
Basic dual-camera system lacks OIS and dedicated telephoto
Plastic frame and back construction
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