Moto G57 Power vs Poco M8 5G
Moto G57 Power wins 2 of 5. Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos and longer battery life. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraMoto G57 Power. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryMoto G57 Power. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7000 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesPoco M8 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Moto G57 Power wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹21,999 |
| Launched | 24 November 2025 | 8 January 2026 |
| Software now | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 7000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day; 33W charging is moderate. | 5520mAh battery lasted about 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. |
| Camera | Sony 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; decent in daylight. | 50MP main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only a helper, so there is no wide-angle. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and light gaming. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. |
| Catch | LCD rather than AMOLED, only one Android upgrade promised, and it now costs ₹21,999, up from ₹14,999 at launch. | Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999. |
| Updates | 1 year | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.77-inch curved FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno (model not officially stated) | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; no microSD slot) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 45W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 main (1/1.95", f/1.8, PDAF) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 8 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 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP65/IP66 |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 210.6g | 7.35mm thick, 178g |
| Software | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 2 (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC market dependent, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio | 5G, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm jack with Hi-Res audio; 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 | Pantone Corsair, Pantone Fluidity, Pantone Regatta | Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver |
Where to buy
- Moto G57 Power₹21,999
- Poco M8 5G₹21,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Moto G57 Power or Poco M8 5G?
- Moto G57 Power wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos and longer battery life. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Moto G57 Power takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Moto G57 Power lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Moto G57 Power costs ₹21,999, Poco M8 5G costs ₹21,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Moto G57 Power: 1 year, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Poco M8 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 2 (Android 15).