Poco M8 5G has been launched in India by the Xiaomi sub-brand as the successor to the Poco M7. The smartphone will go on sale in India soon via Flipkart and the company website in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colourways. The phone boasts a 5,520mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 1.6 days of battery backup on moderate use. It is powered by Qua...
Poco M8 5G mobile was launched on 8th January 2026. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.77-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1080x2392 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 387 pixels per inch (ppi). The display sports Gorilla Glass 7i for protection. Poco M8 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It comes with 6GB, 8GB of RAM. The Poco M8 5G runs Android 15 and is powered by a 5520mAh non-removable battery. The Poco M8 5G supports 45W Fast Charging fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Poco M8 5G on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 20-megapixel sensor.
The Poco M8 5G runs HyperOS 2 is based on Android 15 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Poco M8 5G is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM + CDMA) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Poco M8 5G measures 164.00 x 75.42 x 7.35mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 178.00 grams. It was launched in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver colours.
Connectivity options on the Poco M8 5G include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.10, USB Type-C, 4G , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor.
As of 9th January 2026, Poco M8 5G price in India starts at Rs. 21,999.
| Product Name | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Poco M8 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Glacial Blue | ₹ 21,999 |
| Poco M8 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Frost Silver | ₹ 21,999 |
| Poco M8 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Carbon Black | ₹ 21,999 |
| Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Frost Silver | ₹ 22,999 |
| Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Glacial Blue | ₹ 22,999 |
| Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB) - Carbon Black | ₹ 22,999 |
Poco M8 5G price in India starts from ₹ 21,999. The lowest price of Poco M8 5G is ₹ 21,999 at Flipkart on 9th January 2026.
| Brand | Poco |
| Model | M8 5G |
| Price in India | ₹21,999 |
| Release date | 8th January 2026 |
| Launched in India | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 164.00 x 75.42 x 7.35 |
| Weight (g) | 178.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5520 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Fast charging | 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Colours | Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.77 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels |
| Protection type | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 387 |
| Processor | octa-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 20-megapixel |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Pop-Up Camera | No |
| Operating system | Android 15 |
| Skin | HyperOS 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.10 |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Poco M8 5G
₹21,999
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