Xiaomi Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro 5G to Launch in India on January 8
Xiaomi is gearing up for a major dual launch in the Indian market. It has confirmed the arrival of the Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Pro 5G on January 8. Positioned in the mid-range, both smartphones offer upgraded performance. They include premium curved AMOLED displays, large batteries, and Android 15 out of the box with HyperOS 2.
M8 5G – Specifications
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset powers the standard Poco M8 5G. It features a sleek design with a 6.77-inch Curved AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 2392 × 1080 resolution. It packs a 50MP OIS-enabled main camera, paired with a 2MP depth sensor. A 20MP front shooter handles selfies.
Battery capacity is 5520mAh (region-dependent) with 45W fast charging. Other key features include Android 15 with HyperOS 2, an optical in-fingerprint scanner, a hybrid microSD card slot, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5, an IR blaster, and a durable IP68 rating for water and dust-resistance. Meanwhile, its dimensions and weight are 162.2 × 74.2 × 8.4 mm and 190g.
M8 Pro 5G – Specifications
Taking things further, the Poco M8 Pro 5G ships with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset for more powerful performance. It features a larger 6.83-inch Quad-Curved AMOLED panel with a sharper 2772 × 1280 resolution. The display also offers a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
Photography and video capture get a boost with a 50MP OIS main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 32MP selfie camera. Powering the device is a massive 6500mAh (region-dependent) battery with 100W super-fast charging.
The Poco M8 Pro also comes with Android 15 + HyperOS 2, an Optical in-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5, an IR blaster, and an IP68 rating. It offers flagship-grade water and dust resistance. On the other hand, its dimensions and weight measure 162.5 × 74.7 × 7.9 mm and 207g.
Xiaomi Poco M8 Series – What to Expect
The new lineup is expected to strengthen Poco’s mid-range portfolio. It offers curved displays, OIS-enabled cameras, big batteries, and flagship-like durability. Customers will enjoy the latest Android experience, all at competitive pricing. Official pricing and sale dates will be announced at the 8th January 2026 event.
Stay tuned for more updates as Xiaomi unveils the Poco M8 and M8 Pro 5G in India.
