Xiaomi Launches Poco M8 Pro Globally: 100W Charging & Big Battery

Key Takeaways

1. Xiaomi has launched the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra globally, and is preparing to release the Poco M8 Pro.
2. The Poco M8 Pro is expected to be a relabeled version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, as suggested by its model number.
3. The device has received approval from the FCC for sale in the United States, indicating an imminent launch.
4. It will run on HyperOS 2.0, feature a 6,330 mAh battery (marketed as 6,500 mAh), and support 100 W wired charging.
5. The Poco M8 Pro may have different camera hardware than the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, but pricing and availability details are still unclear.

Xiaomi has recently rolled out updates to its Poco F series, introducing the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra on a global scale. It appears that the company is preparing to launch a successor to the Poco M7 Pro 5G, which is currently priced at $220.99 on Amazon.

Details on the Poco M8 Pro

To provide some background, initial information regarding the Poco M8 Pro surfaced back in August. At that time, the model number suggested that the Poco M8 Pro might just be a relabeled version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given its nod for this device to be sold in the United States. The images provided below indicate that the FCC identifies ‘2510EPC8BG’ as a production unit, signaling that a full launch is imminent.

Specifications and Features

Furthermore, the FCC documentation indicates that the Poco M8 Pro operates on HyperOS 2.0, as opposed to the latest HyperOS 3. Additionally, the initial specs reveal a battery capacity rated at 6,330 mAh, which Xiaomi will likely market as 6,500 mAh. This battery will support 100 W wired charging, along with a 5G chipset, and options for either 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB or 512 GB of storage.

At this point, everything suggests that the Poco M8 Pro is essentially the global variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus under a different name. However, Xiaomi might set these devices apart in certain aspects. For example, earlier speculations indicated that the Poco M8 Pro could feature different camera hardware compared to its Redmi Note counterpart. As of now, the exact pricing and availability details remain unclear.

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