POCO M8
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Design27
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos1
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 -
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB / 8 GB RAM
Display
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6.77 inches (17.2 cm); Flow AMOLED -
1080x2392 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 2x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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20 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Screen flash -
HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5520 mAh -
45W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB Storage, Expandable upto 1024 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
POCO M8 Prices in India
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POCO M8 Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.1/10
Verdict
The POCO M8 is easy to recommend if design, display quality, and longevity matter most to you. If gaming performance or camera quality is your top priority, there are better-value options available at this price.
Pros
- Slim, lightweight, & premium design
- Bright, smooth AMOLED display
- Strong battery life
- Long-term software support
Cons
- Average cameras
- Software feels cluttered
Slim, lightweight, surprisingly premium design
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The POCO M8 signals a clear shift in the brand's design philosophy. It moves away from POCO's familiar visual identity in favour of a sleeker, more refined aesthetic that feels decidedly premium in the hand. While the frame is plastic, the phone still manages to deliver a surprisingly plush in-hand feel that doesn't come across as cheap. More importantly, the smartphone weighs 178 grams and measures just 7.35mm in thickness, ensuring comfortable use for prolonged use.
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Steady mid-range performance
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At the heart of the POCO M8 is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of user-expandable storage. In everyday use, performance is broadly in line with what you'd expect from other smartphones in this segment. The only chipset that clearly pulls ahead is MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 Ultra, found in the Realme P4X (review).
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Immersive curved AMOLED display
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The POCO M8 boasts a curved 6.77-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2392 × 1080p), a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The display delivers sharp and detailed visuals, with rich contrast and well-balanced saturation. The colour profile is Vivid by default, but users can customise it in the settings menu to make it more personalised.
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Battery life that gets you through the day
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The POCO M8 packs a 5,520mAh battery, which, while not the largest in its segment, is still respectable. More importantly, it appears well optimised, clocking an impressive 18 hours of runtime in our PCMark battery test. The phone also showed solid endurance in our one-hour YouTube streaming and gaming tests, with an average battery drain of just 6 percent.
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Feature-rich software, with excellent support
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The POCO M8 comes pre-loaded with HyperOS 2, layered atop Android 15 instead of Android 16. Be that as it may, the company has promised 4 major OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates for the smartphone, so the latest version might be on its way. The software support is way beyond the standard 2+3 years of support in the segment.
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Cameras
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The POCO M8 packs a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth lens. Up front, it sports a 20MP shooter for selfies and video calling. While this is a fairly standard camera setup for the price range, there are alternatives such as the Moto G96 (review), which offers a more useful ultrawide camera instead of a depth sensor. Overall, the Moto smartphone, priced at Rs 17,999, may be the better pick if cameras are a priority.
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8.1/10
Verdict
The POCO M8 is easy to recommend if design, display quality, and longevity matter most to you. If gaming performance or camera quality is your top priority, there are better-value options available at this price.
- Slim, lightweight, & premium design
- Bright, smooth AMOLED display
- Strong battery life
- Long-term software support
Pros
- Average cameras
- Software feels cluttered
Cons
The POCO M8 signals a clear shift in the brand's design philosophy. It moves away from POCO's familiar visual identity in favour of a sleeker, more refined aesthetic that feels decidedly premium in the hand. While the frame is plastic, the phone still manages to deliver a surprisingly plush in-hand feel that doesn't come across as cheap. More importantly, the smartphone weighs 178 grams and measures just 7.35mm in thickness, ensuring comfortable use for prolonged use.
Read MoreAt the heart of the POCO M8 is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of user-expandable storage. In everyday use, performance is broadly in line with what you'd expect from other smartphones in this segment. The only chipset that clearly pulls ahead is MediaTek's Dimensity 7400 Ultra, found in the Realme P4X (review).
Read MoreThe POCO M8 boasts a curved 6.77-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution (2392 × 1080p), a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The display delivers sharp and detailed visuals, with rich contrast and well-balanced saturation. The colour profile is Vivid by default, but users can customise it in the settings menu to make it more personalised.
Read MoreThe POCO M8 packs a 5,520mAh battery, which, while not the largest in its segment, is still respectable. More importantly, it appears well optimised, clocking an impressive 18 hours of runtime in our PCMark battery test. The phone also showed solid endurance in our one-hour YouTube streaming and gaming tests, with an average battery drain of just 6 percent.
Read MoreThe POCO M8 comes pre-loaded with HyperOS 2, layered atop Android 15 instead of Android 16. Be that as it may, the company has promised 4 major OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates for the smartphone, so the latest version might be on its way. The software support is way beyond the standard 2+3 years of support in the segment.
Read MoreThe POCO M8 packs a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth lens. Up front, it sports a 20MP shooter for selfies and video calling. While this is a fairly standard camera setup for the price range, there are alternatives such as the Moto G96 (review), which offers a more useful ultrawide camera instead of a depth sensor. Overall, the Moto smartphone, priced at Rs 17,999, may be the better pick if cameras are a priority.
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POCO M8 Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | January 8, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 4 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years |
| Custom UI | HyperOS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 | |||||||||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
1,015,733
realme P4x
974,831
POCO M8
862,268
Moto G57 Power
817,331
realme P3
764,410
Moto G86 Power
677,110
realme 14x
422,130
*Group: 14-20k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Lava Play Ultra
15 s
Moto G57 Power
21 s
Moto G86 Power
23 s
POCO M8
26 s
realme P3
27 s
realme P4x
27 s
realme 14x
40 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
POCO M8
3,237
realme P4x
1,017
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
1,016
Moto G86 Power
959
Moto G57 Power
783
Moto G96 5G
779
HMD Vibe 2 5G
313
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
realme P4x
3 %
POCO M8
5 %
Moto G57 Power
5 %
Moto G86 Power
5 %
realme P3
6 %
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
7 %
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
8 %
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
6.2 %
Moto G86 Power
7.3 %
POCO M8
14.1 %
realme P4x
21.1 %
Moto G57 Power
21.5 %
realme P3
22.7 %
OPPO K13x 5G
42.4 %
*Group: 14-20k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Flow AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.46 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164 mm |
| Width | 75.42 mm |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 211 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP66, IP65, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 6150 x 8150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera Features |
2 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps HD @120/240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Slow Motion | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Max Zoom Supported 2x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash | |||||
| Video Recording | HD @30 fps | |||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5520 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
realme 14x
22.7 hrs
POCO M8
18.0 hrs
realme P4x
17.6 hrs
Moto G57 Power
15.3 hrs
realme P3
12.7 hrs
Moto G86 Power
11.1 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
8.8 hrs
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
.5 hrs
POCO M8
.9 hrs
realme P3
1.0 hrs
Moto G86 Power
1.2 hrs
Moto G57 Power
1.2 hrs
realme P4x
1.4 hrs
realme C83 5G
2.5 hrs
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 1024 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 2 (802.11 a), MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes | |||||||||
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer |
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POCO M8 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.77", 1080 x 2392 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
| Battery | 5520 mAh |
POCO M8 Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| POCO M8 (6 GB + 128 GB) | ₹17,499 |
| POCO M8 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹21,490 |
| POCO M8 (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹21,999 |
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