iQOO Z11 Lite vs Poco M8 5G
Poco M8 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want to spend less. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraPoco M8 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedPoco M8 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, speed score 4 out of 10, against 2.
- UpdatesPoco M8 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO Z11 Lite. Costs 11% less.
Overall, Poco M8 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11 Lite | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,499 | ₹21,999 |
| Launched | 24 July 2026 | 8 January 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 6500mAh battery lasted 15.2 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test, so it easily gets through a day; 44W charging is full in just over an hour. | 5520mAh battery lasted about 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. |
| Camera | Basic 50MP main camera with no wide-angle; fine for daylight snaps. | 50MP main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only a helper, so there is no wide-angle. |
| Speed | Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps and stays cool in light games. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. |
| Catch | Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates. | Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999. |
| Updates | 2 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11 Lite | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, waterdrop notch | 6.77-inch curved FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek APU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Storage type not officially stated, LPDDR4X; microSD (hybrid slot)) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired | 45W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (Sony IMX852, f/1.8) + 0.08 MP auxiliary; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) | 50 MP main (f/1.8) + 2 MP auxiliary; 20 MP selfie (f/2.2); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP65, MIL-STD-810H | IP65/IP66 |
| Size and weight | 8.39mm thick, 209g | 7.35mm thick, 178g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 2 (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack | 5G, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single speaker, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Midnight Blue, Solar Flame | Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver |
Where to buy
- iQOO Z11 Lite₹19,499
- Poco M8 5G₹21,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO Z11 Lite or Poco M8 5G?
- Poco M8 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want to spend less. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Poco M8 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco M8 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO Z11 Lite costs ₹19,499, Poco M8 5G costs ₹21,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO Z11 Lite: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Poco M8 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 2 (Android 15).