Xiaomi Poco M8 vs Xiaomi Poco X7
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco X7
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco M8
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco X7
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco X7
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco M8
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco M8
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.77 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2392 | 2712 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1220 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 | 3000 |
| PPI | 388 | 446 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.7 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X7 +1%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X7 +1%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco X7 +5%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,017 | 1,028 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,942 | 2,964 |
| AnTuTu | 620,511 | 651,777 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5520 | 5110 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164 | 162.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 185.5 |
| Width (mm) | 75.4 | 74.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, January 08 | 2025, January 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 08 | Available. Released 2025, January 09 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8 | Xiaomi Poco X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8 and Xiaomi Poco X7 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M8 is 12% cheaper at 50,000 DZD versus 57,000 DZD for the Xiaomi Poco X7, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Xiaomi Poco M8 packs a 5520 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco X7 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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