Poco M8 launched in India: Price, features and more

Poco M8

• Poco M8 launched in India at Rs 18,999, sale starts Jan 13 on Flipkart
• Features include 6.77-inch curved display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 5,520mAh battery
• Device: 4 years OS updates, 6 years security patches, IP65/IP66 protection

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Poco has launched the Poco M8 in India, expanding its M-series lineup with a focus on display quality, battery capacity, and long-term software support. The smartphone targets users looking for a 5G device under Rs 25,000 and will be sold online via Flipkart. Poco positions the M8 as a balanced option for everyday use, combining a curved display, a Snapdragon 6-series chipset, and a large battery.

Poco M8 Price in India

The Poco M8 price in India starts at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 19,999, while the top-end 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs Rs 21,999. Poco is offering an instant discount of Rs 2,000 on select bank credit and debit cards. An additional Rs 1,000 discount is available for buyers who purchase the phone within the first 12 hours of sale.

Poco M8 Availability

The Poco M8 will go on sale in India starting January 13 via Flipkart. It will be available in three colour options: Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver.

Features

The Poco M8 runs on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. Poco has confirmed four years of Android OS updates and six years of security patches for the device. It features a 6.77-inch full-HD+ 3D curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,200 nits peak brightness. The display supports Wet Touch 2.0, allowing use with wet fingers.

Powering the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Poco claims the device has crossed 8,25,000 points on AnTuTu.

In terms of optics, the Poco M8 carries a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, it has a 20-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The phone supports up to 4K video recording.

The Poco M8 packs a 5,520mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging and 18W wired reverse charging. It also comes with IP65 and IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and a USB Type-C port.