India, Aug. 23 -- The challenge of choosing the best POCO phone under Rs.25,000 has become an interesting one for budget techies. The launch of the POCO M8x 5G has introduced a new competitor that is Rs.4,000 cheaper than the POCO M8 Power 5G at standard pricing.

The POCO M8x 5G is priced at Rs.20,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant, while the POCO M8 Power starts at Rs.24,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. With their respective introductory offers, the effective prices can come down to Rs.18,999 and Rs.21,999, leaving a Rs.3,000 gap.

Both smartphones are aimed at power users looking for massive battery life, a 120Hz refresh rate and extended Android support. But there are some key hardware distinctions that make for an interesting balance betwee...