Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: August 2026 | Price: ₹24,999 (approx.)
POCO M8 Power 5G: Lab Test Summary
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
Key Strengths and Limitations
POCO M8 Power 5G Key Specifications
| Category | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance | 7.0/10 | Good |
| CPU Performance | 7.5/10 | Good |
| GPU / Gaming | 6.5/10 | Average |
| Storage Performance | 6.5/10 | Average |
| Battery Life | 7.5/10 | Good |
| Camera | 7.1/10 | Good |
| Display | 7.0/10 | Good |
| AI Performance | 6.5/10 | Average |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| CPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Overall | 625,331 |
| AnTuTu CPU Score | 252,212 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 952 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,269 |
| CPU Throttling Test | 87% |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 11,822 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| Gaming / GPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu GPU | 36,565 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 188 |
| 3DMark Stability | 99.50% |
| Geekbench GPU OpenCL | 444 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| Storage Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Random Read Speed | 394.3 MB/s |
| Random Write Speed | 385.9 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | 1070.6 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | 828 MB/s |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 69,695 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| Battery Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| PCMark Battery Test | 19:39:00 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| Camera Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 7.5/10 |
| Portrait Mode | 7.0/10 |
| Front Camera | 6.5/10 |
| Rear Video Capture | 7.5/10 |
| Front Video Capture | 7.0/10 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| Display Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Max Tested Brightness | 1,468 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
| AI Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU) | 207 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU) | 343 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU) | 273 |
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI) | 132 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI) | 133 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI) | 374 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 22-27k price segment
The Poco M8 Power focuses on delivering the essentials, with battery life and display quality emerging as its biggest strengths. Its large AMOLED panel, dependable everyday performance, and excellent endurance make it a practical choice for routine use. However, limited gaming performance, an average camera experience, and a basic build prevent it from feeling like a complete all-rounder. Overall, it prioritises usability and longevity over premium hardware, making it better suited to casual users than power users.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Final Rating |
7/10 |