Poco M8 5G: India Launch Date, Expected Price, Specifications, Features & More
The Poco M8 5G is all set to launch in India soon as the successor to the Poco M7 5G. It is expected to be the first smartphone in Poco’s latest M-series lineup and could later be joined by a Pro variant. Ahead of its debut, the Xiaomi subsidiary has officially revealed several key details about the handset.
In this article, we take a detailed look at the Poco M8 5G India launch date, expected price, specifications, features, design, and performance based on official teasers and reliable leaks.
📅 Poco M8 5G India Launch Date
Poco has confirmed that the Poco M8 5G will launch in India on January 8 at 12 PM IST. The company has not yet clarified whether the launch will be held via a live event or a soft launch.
If a live event is conducted, viewers will be able to watch the livestream on Poco’s official social media platforms and YouTube channel.
💰 Poco M8 5G Expected Price in India
The official pricing of the Poco M8 5G has not been announced yet. However, a recent international retailer listing suggests the following prices:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – approx ₹30,000 (global pricing)
- 512GB storage variant – approx ₹35,000
The Indian pricing is expected to be significantly lower. For reference, the Poco M7 5G was launched in India starting at ₹9,999.
📌 The Poco M8 5G will be available for purchase via Flipkart following its India launch.
📱 Design & Build Quality
- Thickness: 7.35mm
- Weight: 178 grams
- Claimed to be the slimmest and lightest smartphone in its segment
- Curved frame with textured rear panel
- Squircle-shaped dual rear camera module
- Side-mounted power and volume buttons
- IP66 rating for dust and water resistance
- SGS MIL-STD-810 certified durability
🖥️ Display
The Poco M8 5G will feature a premium curved display with the following specifications:
- 6.77-inch 3D curved AMOLED display
- Resolution: 2392 × 1080 pixels (FHD+)
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Peak brightness: 3200 nits
- 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage
- Wet Touch 2.0 technology
⚙️ Performance & Software
Under the hood, the Poco M8 5G is powered by the newly launched Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset.
- AnTuTu score: 825,000+
- Up to 16GB RAM (including 8GB virtual RAM)
- Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box
- 4 years of Android OS updates
- 6 years of security updates
- Future update planned for Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
📸 Camera Specifications
- 50MP AI primary rear camera
- Secondary rear sensor (expected: 8MP)
- 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls
- Dual rear camera setup with LED flash
🔋 Battery & Charging (Expected)
While Poco has not officially revealed the battery details, reports suggest:
- 6500mAh battery
- 100W fast charging support
📌 Final Verdict
The Poco M8 5G appears to be a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone segment, offering a premium design, powerful performance, flagship-grade display, and long software support.
If priced competitively, the Poco M8 5G could become one of the best 5G smartphones in India in 2025.
India Launch Date: January 8, 2025
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