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CMF Phone 2 Pro vs POCO M8 5G
Product A: CMF
89 of 162 known
Product B: POCO
118 of 162 known
96 of 154 fields differ
- 48 different values
- 48 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 32 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 33WB: 45WPOCO is 12 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACMF: 78 × 164 mm
- BPOCO: 75.4 × 164 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Predecessor
CMF Phone 110Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Nothing-squanders-an-opportunity.1041318.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the global successor to the CMF Phone 1.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.
Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Front
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Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Maker dual nano-SIM. eSIM is explicitly Japan-only. EU/GB active eSIM maximum is not inferred.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
387.7ppi
387.7ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
3,000nits1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Maker 3000 nits peak. Launch paragraph describes Ultra HDR photo highlights. Window and duration are unstated. This is distinct from reviewer brightness.7Maker product pagenothing.community/d/31617-meet-the-new-cmf-by-nothing-lineupRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch links the 3000-nit peak to Ultra HDR photographic highlights. Window and duration are unstated.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ACMF Phone 2 Pro
Not availableBPOCO M8 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
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2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.
Storage type
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Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Less-modular-but-still-exceptional-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-review.1041306.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German Additional features explicitly states Hybrid-SIM. Maker dual nano-SIM and up to 2 TB microSD support are separate.
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ACMF Phone 2 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | Not available | 1/1.57" | PDAF | No | Not available | Not available |
| Telephoto | 50 | 1.85 | 50 | 1/2.88" | PDAF | No | 2× | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | No | Not available | 119.5° |
Source1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Detailed maker and exact German review agree on main f/1.88 and 1/1.57-inch optical format. Compact maker table gives rounded f/1.9 and different 1/1.56-inch format. Detailed table is retained. Three physical rear cameras. Optional fisheye/macro accessory lenses do not add cameras. Reviewer explicitly excludes optical stabilization.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Less-modular-but-still-exceptional-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-review.1041306.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph explicitly states no optical image stabilization. Current maker separately proves EIS.
BPOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 1/2.88 inch | Not available | 72° | OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400) |
| Depth | 2 | 2.4 | 1/5.1 inch | Fixed | 82° | OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
2×
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
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Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.
Camera features
Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ACMF Phone 2 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
ACMF Phone 2 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 16 | 2.45 | 24 | 82.4° |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 20 | 2.2 | 1/4 inch | 0.702 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ACMF Phone 2 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Global maker WCDMA bands do not independently establish HSPA support.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Current maker global table lists these 13 NR bands. The German review has additional n2, n12 and n71. No union is taken.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
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SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Not available
2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
X-axis linear vibrator1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
33W1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-proRead 5 October 2026Maker and exact manual state 33 W handset charging. EU required adapter output is not treated as independent handset input proof.5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/5578825b5679f7075e4510791759d99992cadb8cec05ea59c8fd536a7fda9d6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/32612177779473-CMF-by-Nothing-Phone-2Read 5 October 2026Exact charging FAQ explicitly recommends PPS protocol. Exact German review USB-C connection explicitly supports Power Delivery. No version inferred.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Less-modular-but-still-exceptional-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-review.1041306.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
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POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
manuals.plus/m/5578825b5679f7075e4510791759d99992cadb8cec05ea59c8fd536a7fda9d6b.pdf5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/5578825b5679f7075e4510791759d99992cadb8cec05ea59c8fd536a7fda9d6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer global English guide, 17 pages, independently opened through the public document mirror. Exact global text includes NFC and expressly excludes a charger. The separate 16-page India guide is not used for EU box scope. Charging reaches 100 percent in 67 minutes but does not state the starting level.
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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