Poco M8

$250.00
Brand: Poco
Category: Xiaomi Smart Phones
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Chipset: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Internal Storage: 256GB / 512GB
Battery: 5,520mAh
RAM: 8GB

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.4

BATTERY 6 / 10
Connectivity 7 / 10
Display 6 / 10
PERFORMANCE 7 / 10
BODY 6 / 10

PROS

Thinnest and lightest of the three (7.4mm, 178g)
3,200-nit AMOLED display
45W charging and 4 OS updates

CONS

Smallest battery (5,520mAh)
Only a 2MP depth sensor as a second camera, with no ultrawide

The Poco M8 5G is the base model of Poco’s M8 lineup, an entry-to-mid-range phone from Xiaomi’s sub-brand. It has a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen at 120Hz in a slab body with curved edges, the same design as the M8 Pro. The global version runs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage; India also gets 6GB and 128GB variants. It was released on January 8, 2026.

The battery is 5,520 mAh, charged at 45W over a cable, with 18W reverse wired charging. Poco has not published a usable-capacity number. Software is Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0, four OS upgrades and six years of security patches. One database lists an Antutu score of 862,268.

In India the phone launched at Rs 18,999 (6GB + 128GB), Rs 19,999 (8GB + 128GB) and Rs 21,999 (8GB + 256GB). One retailer now lists the 8GB + 256GB model at ₹27,999 after a rise on 24 Aug 2026, so launch pricing no longer applies everywhere. In the Philippines the SRP is Php12,999 for 8GB/256GB and Php14,999 for 8GB/512GB. It fits someone who cares more about the screen and update length than the camera count. Within Poco, the M8 Pro is listed with a 6,500 mAh battery and 100W charging, while the M8x 5G drops to an LCD, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and a bigger 7,900mAh battery. The Moto G86 Power and realme P4 are the rivals, and both score below the M8 on Antutu (677,110 and 775,973 against 862,268). The realme P4x is the direct comparison and scores higher at 974,831.

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Full Specifications

Identification

Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device.	poco-m8
Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions.	Poco M8 5G
Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard.	8GB/256GB, 8GB/512GB (India also lists 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB)
Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public	January 8, 2026
Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service	€219 (Europe); PHP 12,999 (8/256)

Smartphone Display

Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is	6.77"
Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI).	2392x1080 (FHD+)
Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed.	AMOLED, 3D curved
Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows.	120Hz
Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area.	3,200 nits

Smartphone Performance

Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run	Android 15, HyperOS 2 (4 OS updates)
Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices.	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now.	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files.	256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2, microSD
CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions.	Octa-core: 4x 2.4GHz A78 + 4x 1.8GHz A55
GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics.	Adreno 710

Camera

Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone.	50MP f/1.8 + 2MP depth
Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user.	20MP
Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen.	Not confirmed

Smartphone Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank.	5,520mAh
Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery.	45W (18W reverse)
Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug.

Smartphone Connectivity

5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems.
SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network.	Dual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality.	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data	5.1
NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart.
USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices.	USB-C 2.0

Build & Design

Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object.	178g
Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation.	164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing	IP66 (IP65 in Europe)
Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust.	Dust tight (IP6X)
Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products	Not confirmed
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	Not confirmed

Extras

Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification.	In-display optical fingerprint
Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing.	Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos