Moto G57 Power vs Poco M8x 5G
Moto G57 Power wins 3 of 5. Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less.
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 2.
- UpdatesPoco M8x 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PricePoco M8x 5G. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Moto G57 Power wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹20,999 |
| Launched | 24 November 2025 | 21 August 2026 |
| Software now | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.1/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Battery | 7000mAh battery easily lasts more than a day; 33W charging is moderate. | 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours. |
| Camera | Sony 50MP main camera and an 8MP wide-angle; decent in daylight. | One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and light gaming. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle. |
| Catch | LCD rather than AMOLED, only one Android upgrade promised, and it now costs ₹21,999, up from ₹14,999 at launch. | Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model. |
| Updates | 1 year | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Moto G57 Power | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| 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) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 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 main (f/1.8, no OIS); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 210.6g | 8.8mm thick, 232g |
| 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 per FoneArena, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| 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, 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 | Pantone Corsair, Pantone Fluidity, Pantone Regatta | Leather Green, Cobalt Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- Moto G57 Power₹21,999
- Poco M8x 5G₹20,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Moto G57 Power or Poco M8x 5G?
- Moto G57 Power wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Moto G57 Power if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want the longest software support and to spend less.
- 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 M8x 5G costs ₹20,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Moto G57 Power: 1 year, now on Hello UI (Android 16). Poco M8x 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).