This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 and POCO M8 5G smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 features a more compact 6.2-inch display, 5,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset.
Meanwhile, the POCO M8 5G features a larger 6.77-inch display, 50MP main camera, 5,520mAh battery, 45W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 | POCO M8 5G |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2280 Pixels 420 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 19:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Glass, Rounded Corners and Notch | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 3200nits, and punch-hole |
| Size | 165.0 x 75.4 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | |
| Build | Glass with Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black and Blue | Black, Silver, Green |
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POCO M8 5G The POCO M8 5G has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Kyro 260 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Kryo 260 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 4GB or 6GB of RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Our pick: |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture) 5MP Depth Camera (f/2.4) -Autofocus and LED Flash |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Secondary camera -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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POCO M8 5G
Based on the specs, POCO M8 5G has a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | NXP Smart Amp | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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POCO M8 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5520 mAh Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 5V/2A Charging |
45W Fast Charging (50% in 25 minutes) 18W Reverse charging |
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POCO M8 5G
The POCO M8 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱12,995.00 - Official price of 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage version in the Philippines ₱14,995.00 - Official price of 6GB RAM + 64GB Storage version in the Philippines |
₱12,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱14,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | December 11, 2018 | January 8, 2026 |
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