POCO today announced the launch of POCO M8 5G in India, bringing a meaningful upgrade to everyday entertainment through a combination of a slim, lightweight design, immersive AMOLED visuals, dependable performance, and all-day battery life.
Designed for users who rely on their smartphones for streaming, gaming, social media, photography, and daily productivity, POCO M8 5G focuses on practical upgrades that enhance real-world usage.
Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Singh Arora, Chief Business Officer, Xiaomi India, said, “POCO M8 5G represents a comprehensive evolution of the series, reflecting our focus on delivering meaningful innovation at accessible price points. The combination of a curved AMOLED display, a slim and refined form factor, and features that remain rare in this segment underscores POCO’s intent to elevate everyday smartphone experiences. As the industry continues to move up the price curve, POCO M8 5G remains firmly anchored in value and superior performance, offering consumers a carefully balanced blend of design, performance, and advanced capabilities without compromise.”
Designed for All-Day Entertainment, Wherever You Are
POCO M8 5G is built around how Indian users actually consume content on the move, outdoors, and across long hours. Its 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate delivers smooth scrolling and fluid visuals whether users are binge-watching shows, gaming, or browsing social feeds. With 3200 nits of high peak brightness and advanced dimming technology, the display remains comfortable and legible even under bright outdoor conditions, making it ideal for commuting, travel, and outdoor use.
For audio, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos® deliver a rich and immersive acoustic experience, producing clear dialogue, balanced mids, and impactful sound during movie streaming, video calls, and casual music listening. Tuned for clarity and spatial depth, the audio remains loud and intelligible even in noisy environments, helping users stay engaged with their content whether they are indoors, commuting, or outdoors.
Slim, Light, and Built for Everyday Comfort
At just 7.35mm thin and 178g, POCO M8 5G is the slimmest and lightest Phone in the segment, making it easy to hold for long periods and comfortable for one-handed use. The refined floating camera design and curved body add to its premium feel while keeping the phone practical for daily handling.
Despite its slim profile, the device is engineered for durability, featuring IP66 dust and water resistance and Wet Touch Technology, ensuring reliable operation even with wet hands or during light rain.
Built for Everyday Durability
Designed to withstand real-world use, POCO M8 5G comes with SGS MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability certification, having undergone a series of rigorous tests to handle everyday knocks, drops, and physical stress. This reinforced structural design enhances reliability for users navigating daily commutes, travel, and on-the-go usage.
Complementing its durable build, POCO M8 5G features an IP66 dust and water resistance rating, offering protection against dust ingress, splashes, and heavy rain. Wet Touch Technology further ensures that the display remains responsive even with wet hands, enabling consistent and reliable use across changing weather conditions and environments.
Smooth Performance for Daily Multitasking
Powered by the Snapdragon® 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, POCO M8 5G is designed to handle everyday multitasking with ease, from messaging and video streaming to casual gaming and productivity apps. The platform delivers an AnTuTu v11 score of up to 825,000, reflecting its ability to maintain smooth, responsive performance across common daily use cases.
Reliable Battery Life That Matches Your Routine
POCO M8 5G is equipped with a large 5,520mAh battery, designed to comfortably power through more than a full day of work, entertainment, and communication. From long video calls and navigation to extended screen time, the device lets users stay connected without constantly reaching for a charger.
When it’s time to recharge, 45W fast charging ensures quick top-ups with minimal downtime, making it ideal for users with busy, always-on schedules. The device includes a 45W charger in the box and also supports 18W reverse charging, adding everyday convenience when powering other devices on the go.
Smarter Cameras for Everyday Moments
POCO M8 5G is equipped with a 50MP Dual AI camera setup, designed to capture clear, detailed photos across everyday scenarios from daylight shots to indoor moments. 4K video recording at 30fps enables users to capture sharp, high-quality videos for social media and personal memories.
On the front, the 20MP selfie camera delivers improved clarity for video calls, selfies, and online meetings. Built-in AI camera features help enhance portraits and simplify photo editing, allowing users to create polished content with minimal effort.
Built for Indian Conditions
POCO M8 5G has been tested for durability and everyday reliability, offering protection against dust, splashes, and accidental exposure to water. Combined with its lightweight build and long battery life, the device is well suited for India’s diverse usage environments from daily commuting to travel and outdoor activities.
Complementing its robust design and performance, the device runs HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 out of the box and comes with a long-term update commitment of four years of Android version updates and six years of security updates, ensuring a secure, up-to-date experience over time.
| Variant | Launch Price | MRP | Offers |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs 15,999 | Rs 18,999 | Flat Rs 2000 instant cashback on ICICI, HDFC & SBI Bank credit and debit cards |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 16,999 | Rs 19,999 | |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 18,999 | Rs 21,999 |
*Includes a ₹1,000 launch benefit, valid for the first 12 hours only
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