Moto G57 Power vs Poco M8 Power 5G
Moto G57 Power wins 4 of 5. Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Poco M8 Power 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 8. Its 7000 mAh battery is smaller, but it uses less power, and our score follows tested battery life.
- SpeedMoto G57 Power. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, speed score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesPoco M8 Power 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceMoto G57 Power. Costs 12% less.
Overall, Moto G57 Power wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹24,999 |
| Launched | 24 November 2025 | 4 August 2026 |
| Software now | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 7000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day; 33W charging is moderate. | 8000mAh battery gave Smartprix about 9 to 10 hours of screen time, so most people get two days; 45W charging takes almost 2 hours. |
| Camera | Sony 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; decent in daylight. | One useful 50MP camera that is decent in daylight but blurry indoors, and video stops at 1080p. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and light gaming. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is fine for apps and social media, below average for games. |
| Catch | LCD rather than AMOLED, only one Android upgrade promised, and it now costs ₹21,999, up from ₹14,999 at launch. | Mono speaker, no NFC in India, weak cameras and slow charging; heavy at 225g. |
| Updates | 1 year | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.83-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.3GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.95GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno (model not officially stated) | Adreno 613 |
| 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; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W 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 Samsung main (1/2.76", f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF) + 2 MP auxiliary; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP65 |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 210.6g | 8.4mm thick, 225g |
| Software | Hello UI (Android 16) at launch, Hello UI (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 1 year promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC market dependent, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC in India, IR blaster, USB-C, no 3.5mm jack |
| 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 | Single speaker with 200% volume boost; haptics feel cheap per Smartprix |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 960Hz PWM with DC dimming; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Graphite cooling (10,416 sq mm per Smartprix) |
| Colours | Pantone Corsair, Pantone Fluidity, Pantone Regatta | Black, Silver, Blaze Orange |
Where to buy
- Moto G57 Power₹21,999
- Poco M8 Power 5G₹24,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Moto G57 Power or Poco M8 Power 5G?
- Moto G57 Power wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Poco M8 Power 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?
- Moto G57 Power is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Moto G57 Power costs ₹21,999, Poco M8 Power 5G costs ₹24,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Moto G57 Power: 1 year, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Poco M8 Power 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).