Poco M8x 5G
pending verification on sale
170.12 × 78.43 × 8.8 mm · 232 g
The Poco M8x 5G launched in India on 21 August 2026, went on sale on 27 August 2026 and costs ₹18,999 for the 4GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, a 6.9-inch LCD 120Hz display, a 7,900 mAh battery and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its 7,900 mAh battery is larger than 93% of the 61 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Its 4 years of OS upgrades is longer than 76% of the 42 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹18,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
- Display
- 6.9" LCD 120Hz
- Battery
- 7,900 mAh
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP64
- Weight
- 232 g
- India launch
- 21 August 2026
- On sale in India
- 27 August 2026
Poco M8x 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/128GB | ₹20,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹22,999 | launch | — | |
| 4GB/128GB | ₹18,999 | current | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹20,999 | current | — |
Poco M8x 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 970 single-core / 2,236 multi-core |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,900 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not confirmed |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 170.12 × 78.43 × 8.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Leather Green |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 70% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 55% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 87/100 | #24 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Performance | Performance: 27/100 | #82 of 121 | 75% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 60% |
| Display | Display: 25/100 | #114 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #41 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 46/100 | #87 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: 100/100 | #1 of 29 | 100% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000
- Its 7,900 mAh battery is larger than 93% of the 61 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Its 825-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 16% of the 50 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 7% of the 61 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Its 4 years of OS upgrades is longer than 76% of the 42 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
- Its 232 g weight is lighter than only 0% of the 54 other phones priced ₹14,000–₹24,000 we track.
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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 21 Aug 2026, sale 27 Aug (Flipkart). Charging conflict: most outlets 45W with 45W charger in box; Free Press Journal, press coverage listing and press coverage 6GB page say 33W (wiredW and chargerInBox left null). IP: most say IP64, Ground News said IP68, press coverage says not water proof (IP64 used). Rear cameras: press coverage says 50MP + 2MP macro, Free Press Journal says single 50MP (main only recorded). Peak 825 nits is HBM. NFC not found (press coverage lists IR blaster, no NFC). Front 8MP per press coverage. No official page read.
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