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Xiaomi Poco M8s vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Xiaomi Poco M8s and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Xiaomi Poco M8s

4.8/10

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ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

4.8/10

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Best for

  • GamingZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
  • Keeping it for yearsXiaomi Poco M8s

Head to head

  • Performance
    4.0
    4.7

    ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 7100 against Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.

  • Gaming
    4.0
    4.6

    ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Longevity
    5.6
    4.8

    Xiaomi Poco M8s should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 1.8 for ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max.

  • Connectivity
    5.4
    5.7

    ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE against 5.1, A2DP, LE.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.2
All specifications
Xiaomi Poco M8s
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, April 21
Available. Released 2026, August
Performance
CPU
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno
Mali-G610 MC2
Display
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~374 ppi density)
1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Battery and power
Charging Port
33W wired 18W reverse wired
45W wired, PD, 100% in 70 min Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
LTE
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SA/NSA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
–
NFC
Yes
Yes (market/region dependent)
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
–
Dimensions
6.9 inches, 116.9 cm 2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio)
7.5 inches, 138.1 cm 2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco M8s and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Xiaomi Poco M8s wins on longevity and extras; ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max wins on performance, gaming and connectivity.

Which is faster, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max has the faster chip: Mediatek Dimensity 7100 against Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco M8s should get software updates for about 2.5 more years, against about 1.8 for ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max.

Which connects better, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE against 5.1, A2DP, LE.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Xiaomi Poco M8s scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Xiaomi Poco M8s or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the newer of the two, released August 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.