Poco M8 5G
A slim, light Poco with a bright AMOLED screen, a quick Snapdragon chip and four years of Android updates. Launched 8 January 2026.
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₹21,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.1/10 overall • Camera 3 • Battery 7 • Speed 4 How we score
The official price went up to ₹21,999 on 13 July 2026 (it was ₹18,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
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Launched8 January 2026with HyperOS 2 (Android 15)
Software nowHyperOS 2 (Android 15)Still on launch software • 4 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 5520mAh battery lasted about 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour.
- Camera
- 50MP main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only a helper, so there is no wide-angle.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games.
- The catch
- Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.77-inch curved FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (f/1.8) + 2 MP auxiliary; 20 MP selfie (f/2.2); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP65/IP66 |
| Size and weight | 7.35mm thick, 178g |
| Software | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 2 (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | 5G, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver |
Our verdict combines 6 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 16%
8 January 2026: ₹18,99913 July 2026: ₹21,999
Poco has raised the price twice in 2026 (May and July); Flipkart bank offers are the realistic saving, not a list price cut.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
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Where it ranks
Poco M8 5G: common questions
- What is the price of Poco M8 5G in India?
- Poco M8 5G starts at ₹21,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Poco has raised the price twice in 2026 (May and July); Flipkart bank offers are the realistic saving, not a list price cut.
- When was Poco M8 5G launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 8 January 2026 with HyperOS 2 (Android 15). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.
- Is Poco M8 5G good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: very good (5520 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Poco M8 5G?
- Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999.
- Does Poco M8 5G support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
- Is Poco M8 5G waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP65/IP66.
- How fast does Poco M8 5G charge?
- 45W wired, 18W reverse wired