iQOO Z11 Lite vs Poco M8x 5G
Poco M8x 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want to spend less. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraPoco M8x 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- BatteryPoco M8x 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7900 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesPoco M8x 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO Z11 Lite. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Poco M8x 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11 Lite | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,499 | ₹20,999 |
| Launched | 24 July 2026 | 21 August 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.7/10 |
| 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. | 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours. |
| Camera | Basic 50MP main camera with no wide-angle; fine for daylight snaps. | One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak. |
| Speed | Dimensity 6300 handles everyday apps and stays cool in light games. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle. |
| Catch | Low-resolution screen with an old waterdrop notch, a weak 5MP selfie camera and only two Android updates. | Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model. |
| Updates | 2 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO Z11 Lite | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, waterdrop notch | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| 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)) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired | 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 22.5W 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, no OIS); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP65, MIL-STD-810H | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.39mm thick, 209g | 8.8mm thick, 232g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC per FoneArena, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| 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, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Midnight Blue, Solar Flame | Leather Green, Cobalt Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- iQOO Z11 Lite₹19,499
- Poco M8x 5G₹20,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO Z11 Lite or Poco M8x 5G?
- Poco M8x 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO Z11 Lite if you want to spend less. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Poco M8x 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco M8x 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO Z11 Lite costs ₹19,499, Poco M8x 5G costs ₹20,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO Z11 Lite: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Poco M8x 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).