Poco M8
pending verification on sale
164 × 75.4 × 7.35 mm · 178 g
The Poco M8 launched in India on 8 January 2026, went on sale on 13 January 2026 and costs ₹24,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 6.77-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,520 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 48/100, #64 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹24,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- Display
- 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,520 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP66
- Weight
- 178 g
- India launch
- 8 January 2026
- On sale in India
- 13 January 2026
Poco M8 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB/128GB | ₹18,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹19,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹21,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹24,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹26,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹28,399 | current | — |
Poco M8 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.77 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Pixel density | Not confirmed |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,015 single-core / 2,828 multi-core |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.88-inch sensor, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 20 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,520 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.4 × 7.35 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP66 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, HyperOS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 4 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 48/100 | #64 of 76 | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 9/100 | #78 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 53/100 | #110 of 141 | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 61/100 | #54 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 34/100 | #73 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 43/100 | #72 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 83/100 | #61 of 127 | 76% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #58 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 60/100 | #79 of 141 | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 36/100 | #53 of 76 | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 1% of the 82 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 1/2.88-inch main sensor is larger than only 8% of the 66 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
- Its 178 g weight is lighter than 96% of the 75 other phones priced ₹19,000–₹31,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Poco M8 in India?
- 6GB/128GB: ₹24,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 8GB/128GB: ₹26,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 8GB/256GB: ₹28,399 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Poco M8 launched in India?
- 8 January 2026; it went on sale on 13 January 2026.
- Which processor does the Poco M8 use?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
- What is the battery capacity of the Poco M8?
- 5,520 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Poco M8 support 5G?
- Yes, the Poco M8 supports 5G.
- Is the Poco M8 waterproof?
- It is rated IP66 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Poco M8 get?
- 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Poco.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launch date 8 Jan 2026 inferred from launch-day coverage (ETV Bharat URL date, FPJ 'launching today'); sale 13 Jan on Flipkart. A press coverage Bengali piece quotes 15,999 (likely effective price); ETV Bharat list prices used. Weight conflict: 178g (press coverage) vs 211g (press coverage spec page, press coverage); 178g used. IP: one outlet IP65+IP66, Poco post IP66 + MIL-STD; IP66 used. Display is curved AMOLED; resolution not stated. Main sensor 1/2.88 per press coverage (Light Fusion 400 per launch report). No UWA; second rear lens unspecified.
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