The Poco M8 5G is set to launch in India on January 8, 2026, with sales available through Flipkart and the Xiaomi India online store. The upcoming smartphone will be offered in three striking colourways: Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver. It features a 6.77-inch 3D curved display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1,080×2,392 pixel resolution, 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, and peak brightness of 3,200 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15, promising four years of Android upgrades and six years of security updates.
Battery performance is impressive, with a 5,520mAh silicon carbon battery supporting 45W wired fast charging and 18W reverse charging. Poco claims up to 1.6 days of battery life under moderate usage, 25 hours of Instagram scrolling, 19 hours of YouTube video playback, nine hours of BGMI gaming, and 10 hours of Google Maps navigation. Audio enthusiasts will enjoy the dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos and a 300 percent volume boost for outdoor listening.
Photography features include a 50-megapixel dual rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 4K video recording, 2x in-sensor zoom, Live Photo, and AI enhancements such as Magic Eraser Pro, Sky Replacement, and Reflection Removal. The front camera is a 20-megapixel sensor for high-quality selfies and video calls. The Poco M8 5G is IP66-rated for dust and water resistance, combining style, performance, and durability for users looking for a feature-rich 5G smartphone in India.
