POCO M8x 5G Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: August 2026 | Price: ₹20,999 (approx.)

POCO M8x 5G: Lab Test Summary

Overall Score: 7.2/10

Performance Score: 6.9/10

Battery Score: 9.5/10

Camera Score: 6.7/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths

Large 120hz display feels smooth for content consumption

Handles regular use and multitasking without much trouble

The large battery can comfortably stretch across multiple days with normal use

Limitations

The 45W charging takes close to two hours for a full charge

Performance is good for casual gaming but long sessions can be demanding

HD+ resolution feels limiting

POCO M8x 5G Key Specifications

Processor

Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Octa core

Display

6.9″ (17.53 cm) 120Hz LCD

Rear Camera

50 MP

Front Camera

8 MP

RAM | Storage

4 GB | 128 GB

Battery | Fast Charging

7900 mAh | 33W Fast Charging

Network

Dual SIM: 5G & 5G

Android v16

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POCO M8x 5G Overall Scorecard

Category	Score	Verdict
Overall Performance	7.2/10	Good
CPU Performance	7.0/10	Good
GPU / Gaming	6.5/10	Average
Storage Performance	7.5/10	Good
Battery Life	9.5/10	Excellent
Camera	6.7/10	Average
AI Performance	6.5/10	Average

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

POCO M8x 5G Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is POCO M8x 5G Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

CPU Test	Score
AnTuTu Overall	642,390
AnTuTu CPU Score	259,886
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	841
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	1,472
CPU Throttling Test	80%
PCMark Work 3.0	9,425

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Gaming Performance: Is POCO M8x 5G Good for Gaming?

Gaming / GPU Test	Score
AnTuTu GPU	58,153
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	398
3DMark Stability	99.20%
Geekbench GPU OpenCL	607

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Storage Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

Storage Test	Result
Random Read Speed	587.2 MB/s
Random Write Speed	620.8 MB/s
Sequential Read Speed	1114.6 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	971.3 MB/s
AnTuTu Storage Score	78,847
PCMark Android Storage Score	16,954

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Battery Life: Is POCO M8x 5G Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric	Result
PCMark Battery Test	35:11:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Camera Performance: Is POCO M8x 5G Camera Good?

Camera Mode	Score
Main Camera	7.0/10
Portrait Mode	6.5/10
Front Camera	6.0/10
Rear Video Capture	7.5/10
Front Video Capture	6.0/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

AI Performance and Future Readiness

AI Test	Score
Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU)	394
Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU)	604
Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU)	477
Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI)	135
Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI)	135
Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI)	385

*Ratings & scores are based on the 18-23k price segment

Final Verdict: Is POCO M8x 5G Worth Buying?

The Poco M8x keeps things simple with a large 120Hz display that feels smooth for watching content and browsing. Regular apps and multitasking are handled without much hastle, while the large battery can comfortably last through multiple days with moderate use. Casual gaming is also manageable, though longer sessions would not be a good idea. The HD+ resolution takes away some sharpness from the display and 45W charging feels slow for a full charge.