POCO M8 5G

Name: POCO M8 5G
Brand: POCO
Price: 18999 INR
Availability: InStock

₹18,999launch price · Jan 2026

Top quarter of the 32 phones at ₹15–20k

7.9/10 Spec index — a desk assessment of the published specifications, not a hands-on review.

Display: 6.77 inches (17.20 cm)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
Rear camera: 50 MP + 2 MP
Battery: 5520 mAh

POCO M8 5G price in India starts from Rs. 18,999. This is 6 GB RAM / 128 GB internal storage base variant of POCO M8 5G which is available in Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue colour.

Full specifications

Key Specs6

RAM	6 GB / 8 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Rear Camera	50 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	20 MP
Battery	5520 mAh
Display	6.77 inches (17.20 cm)

General3

Launch Date	January 13, 2026 (Official)
Operating System	Android v15
Custom UI	HyperOS 2

Performance7

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU	Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	4 nm
Graphics	Adreno 710
RAM	6 GB / 8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X

Display11

Display Type	Flow AMOLED (3D curved)
Screen Size	6.77 inches (17.20 cm)
Resolution	1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	388 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)	92 %
Screen Protection	High-durability display glass
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness	3200 nits (peak), 800 nits (typical)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz

Design7

Height	164 mm
Width	75.42 mm
Thickness	7.35 mm
Weight	178 grams
Colours	Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue
Waterproof	Yes, IP66
Ruggedness	SGS shock and drop resistance certified

Main Camera10

Camera Setup	Dual
Resolution	50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.88" sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size) 2 MP, Depth Camera
Sensor	Light Fusion 400
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	No
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Portrait Mode Retro Film Camera Dynamic Shots 2.0
Camera Features	Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus AI Erase AI Reflection Removal AI Sky AI Bokeh
Video Recording	3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Front Camera6

Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/4" sensor size)
Autofocus	No
Flash	No
Camera Features	AI Beautify
Video Recording	1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Battery6

Capacity	5520 mAh
Type	Li-ion (Silicon-Carbon)
Removable	No
Wireless Charging	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 45W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage4

Internal Memory	128 GB / 256 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 1 TB
USB OTG	Yes
Storage Type	UFS 2.2

Network & Connectivity16

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / microSD)
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Network Support	5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	No
SIM 1	-
5G Bands	FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N40 / N78
EDGE	Available
SIM 2	-
GPRS	Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz + 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.1
GPS	Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
NFC	Yes
Infrared Sensor	Yes
USB Connectivity	USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia5

FM Radio	No
Stereo Speaker	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	No
Audio Features	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 300% volume boost

Sensors5

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	In Display
Fingerprint Sensor Type	Optical
Heart Rate Monitor	No
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor (virtual), Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, IR blaster