Key Takeaways
1. Design Improvements: The Poco M8 5G features a curved back and frame, with a new squircle camera design, replacing the flat look of the Poco M7.
2. Enhanced Durability: The phone has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, improving upon the Poco M7’s limited protection.
3. Display and Performance: It offers a 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display with a resolution of 2392 × 1080, 120Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor with up to 8GB RAM.
4. Camera Specifications: The device includes a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor that captures 4K video, along with a 20MP front camera.
5. Battery and Charging: The battery capacity has increased to 5,520mAh with 45W fast charging support, significantly improving from the Poco M7’s specs.
Just a few months ahead of its first birthday, Xiaomi has introduced a new model to replace the Poco M7. The Poco M8 5G is now here, alongside its counterpart, the Poco M8 Pro 5G. This fresh mid-range smartphone comes with a redesigned look and various internal enhancements.
Design Changes
The Poco M8 5G moves away from the flat frame and back of the Poco M7, opting for a curved back that connects with a thinner and rounded frame. The display, which is now smaller, also curves to fit the frame. Xiaomi has replaced the round camera island with a larger squircle design.
Durability and Color Options
Not only does the Poco M8 5G sport a new appearance, but it also sees an improvement in durability, featuring an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, unlike the Poco M7’s limited dust and splash resistance. The phone will be available in Green, Black, and Silver.
Technical Specifications
As for specifications, the Poco M8 5G boasts a 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 2392 × 1080 and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen can reach a typical brightness of 800 nits and a peak brightness of 3200 nits. Additionally, it features a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, a full DCI-P3 color gamut, and supports Wet Touch Technology 2.0.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor and comes with 8GB of LPPDR4X RAM. Customers can select either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage, and there’s a microSD card slot that allows for an extra 1TB of storage if needed.
Camera Features
Despite the large camera island, the Poco M8 5G has only two camera, including a 50MP f/1.8 Light Fusion 400 sensor that can capture 4K video, alongside a 2MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 20MP f/2.2. The device includes dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certifications, plus a 300% volume boost mode. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, an IR blaster, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a hybrid SIM card slot.
Battery and Charging
Even with the smaller display size, Xiaomi has increased the battery capacity from 5,160mAh in the Poco M7 to 5,520mAh in the new model. It also supports significantly faster charging at 45W compared to the previous 18W, and it can charge other devices at up to 18W as well.
The Poco M8 5G runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, but details regarding the specific Android version have not been provided. Pricing and availability information has also yet to be disclosed.

















