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POCO M8 5G
Price
₹ 18,899
Description
🧠 Model Summary
Model Name: POCO M8 5G
Brand: POCO (Xiaomi Ecosystem)
Release / Launch Year: 2026 (official India launch January 8, 2026)
Operating System: Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Software Support: Promised 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches — very strong support for the segment
🖥 Display
Type: 6.77 inch FHD+ AMOLED curved display (Flow AMOLED)
Resolution: 2392 × 1080 pixels (Full High-Definition Plus)
Pixel Density (Sharpness): ~387 ppi (pixels per inch) — crisp and clear visuals for media, reading, and gaming
Refresh Rate: Up to 120 Hz (smooth scrolling & animations)
Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 240 Hz for responsive touch
Peak Brightness: Up to 3,200 nits — excellent outdoors visibility
Color & Certifications: 12-bit color (68.7 billion colors), 100 % DCI-P3, PWM dimming & TÜV Rheinland eye certifications
🔧 Processor & Performance
Chipset / SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (built on 4 nm process) — balanced mid-range performance
CPU: Octa-core (4× Cortex-A78 @ up to 2.4 GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz)
GPU: Adreno 710 — capable for daily tasks and moderate gaming
AnTuTu Benchmark Score: ~825,000+ points (claimed) — very strong for this price segment and chipset class
💾 Memory & Storage
RAM Options: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2
Expandable Storage: ✔ Yes — microSD card supported up to 1 TB (via hybrid SIM slot)
Memory Card Support: Memory Card Support — you can expand storage using a microSD card (shared slot)
📸 Camera System
Rear (Main) Cameras
Primary Camera: 50 MP main sensor (Light Fusion 400, f/1.8)
Secondary Camera: 2 MP depth / auxiliary sensor
Video: Up to 4K @ 30 fps video recording
Front (Selfie) Camera
Selfie Camera: 20 MP front sensor (f/2.2)
Video: Up to 1080p @ 30 fps
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity: 5520 mAh (non-removable) — large battery for long usage
Charging: 45 W wired fast charging (charger included)
Reverse Charging: 18 W wired reverse charging supported (can charge other devices)
USB: USB Type-C port
📶 Connectivity
Network: 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G — full mobile network support
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
GPS: Yes (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo)
NFC: May be supported (region dependent)
🔊 Audio, Security & Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor: In-display fingerprint sensor
Speakers: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support
Other Sensors: Infrared sensor, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
💧 Durability
Dust & Water Resistance: IP65 & IP66 ratings — good protection against dust and sprays (not for full water immersion)
Military-Grade Durability: MIL-STD-810H standard for ruggedness
📦 Physical Dimensions
Dimensions: 164 × 75.42 × 7.35 mm
Weight: ~178 g
Colors: Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue (market dependent)
Processors
Chipset / SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (built on 4 nm process) — balanced mid-range performance
Internal Storage (ROM)
Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
Display
AMOLED curved display (Flow AMOLED)
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity: 5520 mAh (non-removable) — large battery for long usage
Screen Size
Type: 6.77 inch FHD
Main Camera Resolution
Primary Camera: 50 MP main sensor (Light Fusion 400
SIM Type
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Memory Card Support Or Not
You can expand storage using a microSD card (shared slot)
RAM Type
RAM Options: 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
Brands
POCO is a smartphone brand that originated within Xiaomi, designed to offer strong performance and premium-like features at highly competitive prices. It quickly gained attention for delivering powerful processors, fast displays, and consumer-centred features in mid-range and budget segments. While POCO operates with its own branding and product lineup, it shares software foundations (HyperOS/MIUI), hardware expertise, and support infrastructure with the Xiaomi ecosystem.
Screen protection quality
High-durability AMOLED glass
Peak Brightness
Peak Brightness: Up to 3,200 nits — excellent outdoors visibility
Pixel Density (Sharpness)
Pixel Density (Sharpness): ~387 ppi (pixels per inch) — crisp and clear visuals for media, reading, and gaming
Year Model
Brand: POCO (Xiaomi Ecosystem)
Release / Launch Year: 2026 (official India launch January 8, 2026)
Operating System: Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Mobile Features
Network: 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G — full mobile network support
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Charging: 45 W wired fast charging (charger included)
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate: Up to 120 Hz (smooth scrolling & animations)
Processor AnTuTu Benchmark Score
AnTuTu Benchmark Score: ~825,000+ points (claimed) — very strong for this price segment and chipset class
Rear Cameras
Rear (Main) Cameras
Primary Camera: 50 MP main sensor (Light Fusion 400, f/1.8)
Secondary Camera: 2 MP depth / auxiliary sensor
Front Camera Resolution
Selfie Camera: 20 MP front sensor
Main Camera Sensor Brand
POCO names the sensor “Light Fusion,” this refers to sensor technology often implemented in partnership with Sony for such mid-range devices.
Camera Features
AI Scene Enhancements: AI-supported photo modes for everyday use.
HDR Support: Yes — for balanced exposures in challenging lighting.
Portrait Mode: Enhanced with depth sensor assistance for background blur.
LED Flash: Yes, for low-light photography.
2× Digital Zoom: Assisted digitally; detail quality dependent on lighting.
Video Recording Features
4K video recording: 4K @ 30 fps (standard resolution capture).
1080p video recording: 1080p @ 30 fps.
720p video recording: 720p @ 30 fps.
Slow Motion Support
Expandable Storage (via microSD)
MicroSD card supported up to 1 TB (via hybrid SIM slot)
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