POCO M8 Series revealed: New Snapdragon chip and 6500mAh battery.
The POCO M8 series is expected to launch next January with powerful specifications, including a new generation Snapdragon processor, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and IP68 water resistance.
The POCO brand is preparing to refresh its mid-range segment with the POCO M8 series, expected to launch in the Indian market next January. According to leaked information from rumor experts Paras Guglani and Sudhanshu Ambhore, this series is essentially a refined version of the Redmi Note 15 series, focusing on performance and durability in design.
Specifications of the standard version of POCO M8
The POCO M8 is positioned as a device that strikes a balance between display experience and processing performance. The device is expected to feature a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (2,392 x 1,080 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth touch experience.
In terms of hardware specifications, the phone features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, paired with a 5,520mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging. The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 2MP secondary sensor, and a 20MP selfie camera. The POCO M8 weighs 190g and is 8.4mm thick, with an IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
POCO M8 Pro: Significant upgrades in performance and battery life.
The higher-end version, the POCO M8 Pro, offers significant improvements in computing power and display capabilities. It uses a more powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, coupled with a 6.83-inch four-sided curved AMOLED display with a high resolution of 2,772 x 1,280 pixels. For enhanced durability, this screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The most notable feature of the POCO M8 Pro is its massive 6,500mAh battery, coupled with 100W super-fast charging technology. Despite having a huge battery, the device maintains an impressively slim profile of just 7.9mm, although its weight has increased to 207g.
Comparing the specifications of the POCO M8 and M8 Pro.
Below is a summary of key technical specifications based on current leaked data:
| Parameter | POCO M8 | POCO M8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microprocessors | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Screen | 6.77-inch AMOLED (120Hz) | 6.83-inch AMOLED (120Hz) |
| Resolution | 2,392 x 1,080 pixels | 2,772 x 1,280 pixels |
| Battery/Charger | 5,520mAh / 45W | 6,500mAh / 100W |
| Main camera | 50MP (OIS) + 2MP | 50MP (OIS) + 8MP (Ultra-wide angle) |
| Durability | IP68 | IP68 / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Both devices will come pre-installed with HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 right out of the box. With IP68 certification and next-generation Snapdragon processors, the POCO M8 series promises to be a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone segment in early 2025.