Poco M8x 5G
A huge-screen Poco with a 7900mAh battery, stereo speakers and four years of Android updates. Launched 21 August 2026.
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Leather Green
₹20,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 6.7/10 overall • Camera 3 • Battery 8 • Speed 2 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You want a light phone: it weighs 232g
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Launched21 August 2026with HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Software nowHyperOS 3 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 4 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours.
- Camera
- One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle.
- The catch
- Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 613 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 7900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 22.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (f/1.8, no OIS); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 8.8mm thick, 232g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC per FoneArena, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Leather Green, Cobalt Blue, Black |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 21 August 2026.
Lists at ₹20,999 but sold for about ₹18,599 on Amazon in October 2026, so buy at that street price.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
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Where it ranks
Poco M8x 5G: common questions
- What is the price of Poco M8x 5G in India?
- Poco M8x 5G starts at ₹20,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Lists at ₹20,999 but sold for about ₹18,599 on Amazon in October 2026, so buy at that street price.
- When was Poco M8x 5G launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 21 August 2026 with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.
- Is Poco M8x 5G good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: very good (7900 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Poco M8x 5G?
- Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model.
- Does Poco M8x 5G support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
- Is Poco M8x 5G waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP64.
- How fast does Poco M8x 5G charge?
- 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 22.5W reverse wired