“POCO” is back in India with its new M-series smartphone, “POCO M8 5G,” and this time, improvements can be readily identified. Since “POCO M7” offered coverage related to basics, “M8” focuses on that which matters most to consumers, i.e., a better display, performance, fast charging, photography, and software support.
It launched at a starting price of ₹15,999, making the POCO M8 5G a very desirable option in the budget and lower mid-range category.
POCO M8 5G Price in India and Availability
The POCO M8 5G launches at a limited-time offer price of ₹15,999, valid for the first 12 hours. This includes a ₹2,000 instant discount on ICICI credit and debit cards.
After the offer period, prices are expected to be:
6GB RAM + 128GB storage – ₹18,999
8GB RAM + 128GB storage – ₹19,999
8GB RAM + 256GB storage – ₹21,999
The phone goes on sale from January 13 at 12 noon, exclusively on Flipkart.
Display: A Big Upgrade Over the M7
One of the major enhancements includes the display. In the POCO M8 5G, there is a 6.77-inch display with FHD+ resolution along with the presence of a curved AMOLED display with 2392 × 1080 pixels. It supports adaptive 120Hz display with 387 pixels per inch.
The display, according to POCO, reaches an brightness of 3,200 nits, which would improve outdoor viewing. The device further comes with 3,840Hz PWM and triple TÜV Rheinland certification. This feature enhances viewing comfort, especially for scrolling and watching videos.
This is certainly an improved display compared with the HD+ IPS LCD display of the POCO M7.
Performance: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SPECIFICATIONS:-spinner
Under the hood, POCO M8 5G comes with the following specifications for the processor:
4xCortex-A78 cores clocked at up to
4 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at
In comparison to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor in the M7, this processor provides smoother multitasking capabilities, gaming stability, and quick app launch times. It comes along with a combination of 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage.
Camera: Better Sensor and Sharper Selfies
The POCO M8 5G retains a 50MP primary rear camera, but now uses the Light Fusion 400 sensor. Camera features include HDR, portrait mode, panorama, dynamic shots, Google Lens integration, and 4K video recording.
On the front, there’s a big jump to a 20MP selfie camera, replacing the 8MP sensor on the M7. This should noticeably improve selfie quality and video calls.
Battery and Charging: Faster Than Before
Battery capacity has been increased to 5,520mAh, up from 5,160mAh on the previous model. The real highlight here is charging speed.
45W fast charging (charger included in the box)
18W reverse charging support
This is a major upgrade over the M7’s 18W charging and is still rare in this price range.
Software and Updates
The POCO M8 5G ships with HyperOS 2 out of the box. POCO promises:
4 years of Android updates
6 years of security patches
For a budget smartphone, this level of software support is impressive and makes the device feel more future-ready.
Design and Extra Features
Despite the bigger battery, the phone is surprisingly slim and light:
Thickness: 7.35mm
Weight: 178 grams
Other features include:
In-display fingerprint sensor
Dual stereo speakers with louder output
Toughened glass protection
IP65 / IP66 dust and water resistance
It is also the thinnest POCO phone ever, according to the brand.
Final Decision
Indeed, the POCO M8 5G feels like a meaningful upgrade for anyone who found the M7 too basic. The switch to a sharper AMOLED display, faster charging, stronger performance, better cameras, and long software support seal the deal in its class.
Real-world reviews will determine how well the camera performs and how the battery holds up under heavy use, but on paper, the POCO M8 5G seems well-balanced and competitive.