Poco M8 5G Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, Features and Availability

Poco is launching another affordable 5G phone in India today, which the company will introduce as the Poco M8 5G. This new handset will be available for purchase in the country through the e-commerce platform Flipkart. The device will also be available on the company's website. It is said that the device will be available for sale immediately after its launch in India.

Although the company has not revealed the price of the upcoming phone, the dedicated microsite for the Poco M8 5 G has been updated, providing information about several key features, including its chipset, battery, OS support, color options, and camera.

Poco M8 5G Launch Details

The Poco M8 5G is launching in India today at 12 PM. The company has not yet revealed whether the new phone will be launched via a soft launch or a dedicated livestream.

Poco M8 5G Expected Price

Poco has not yet revealed the price of the device, but it is said that the device could be priced under Rs 15,000 in India. This Poco device will be available for purchase through Flipkart and the company's website. The device will come in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver color options.

Poco M8 5G Expected Specifications

The expected specifications of the Poco M8 5G have already surfaced, which include a 6.77-inch 3D curved display. The device will also offer a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits. The phone also supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and the Wet Touch 2.0 feature. To power the phone, it will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset.

The handset will also have 8GB of RAM. The device will run on Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0. The company will also provide four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. Additionally, the device will have an IP66 rating for dust and water resistance and SGS MIL-STD-810 drop certification.

Poco M8 5G Expected Camera Specifications

For photography, the device will feature a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera. On the front, the device will have a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. It will also have a 5,520mAh battery and 45W wired fast charging.

New Android and Long-Term Support

The PocoM8 5G will run on HyperOS 2, which is based on Android 15. The company has promised 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates for the phone. It is also expected to receive HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 in the future.

Regarding the camera, the phone will have a 50MP AI camera. Its camera module will be square-shaped, housing two sensors and an LED flash.
In terms of design, the phone is just 7.35mm thin and weighs 178 grams. It will also have an IP66 rating and MIL-STD-810 certification, meaning the phone will be able to withstand everyday bumps and drops.

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