Poco has expanded its M8 smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the Poco M8x 5G. The new mid-range handset sits alongside the Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Power, giving buyers another option in the company’s M-series portfolio.
The Poco M8x 5G combines a large 7,900mAh battery with a 50-megapixel primary camera and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset. It also runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3 and comes with a high-refresh-rate display.
Price
The Poco M8x 5G starts at Rs. 20,999 in India for the version with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs Rs. 22,999. Poco is also offering a Rs. 2,000 bank discount to eligible customers.
The phone will go on sale from August 27 at 12pm IST through Flipkart.
It is available in three colour options: Black, Blue and Leather Green. The Leather Green version features a vegan leather finish on the rear panel.
| Variant | Price in India |
|---|---|
| 4GB + 128GB | Rs. 20,999 |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs. 22,999 |
Display
The Poco M8x 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
The screen supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which should provide smoother scrolling and animations compared with conventional 60Hz panels.
Poco has also included Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The display supports Wet Touch 2.0, which is designed to improve touch responsiveness when the screen or user’s fingers are damp.
The handset also carries TUV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly and Flicker Free viewing.
For durability, the phone has an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
Hardware
The Poco M8x 5G is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, an octa-core processor manufactured using a 4nm process.
Poco says the chipset allows applications to launch up to 43 percent faster and that the handset has achieved more than 650,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmark.
The phone comes with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The device is also a dual-SIM smartphone and ships with Xiaomi’s Android 16-based HyperOS 3 software.
Poco has promised four major operating system upgrades and six years of security updates, giving the phone a relatively long software support period for its segment.
Cameras
The Poco M8x 5G features a dual-camera setup on the rear.
The main camera uses a 50-megapixel sensor and supports up to 2x digital zoom. It is accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro camera for close-up photography.
For selfies and video calls, the smartphone has an 8-megapixel front camera.
The rear and front cameras can record video at resolutions of up to 1080p, making the handset suitable for standard social media content and video calls.
Battery
Battery capacity is one of the main highlights of the Poco M8x 5G.
The smartphone packs a 7,900mAh battery and supports 45W wired fast charging. It also supports 22.5W wired reverse charging, allowing the phone to provide power to compatible devices.
Poco claims the battery can deliver around 35 hours of social media use, 27 days of messaging, 13 hours of GPS navigation or up to 64 hours of music playback on a single charge.
Actual battery life will depend on factors such as network conditions, screen brightness, applications and usage patterns.
Cooling
Poco has equipped the M8x 5G with a three-part cooling system intended to control temperatures during demanding tasks.
The setup includes a 12,439-square-millimetre graphite cooling area, a 1,924-square-millimetre copper foil layer and 3.5W thermal gel.
The cooling hardware is designed to help manage heat generated by the processor during gaming, navigation and other intensive workloads.
Verdict
With a starting price of Rs. 20,999, the Poco M8x 5G focuses on battery capacity, display smoothness and long-term software support.
Its 7,900mAh battery is particularly notable, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and 120Hz display round out the main hardware package. The 50-megapixel rear camera provides a higher-resolution primary sensor, although the secondary 2-megapixel macro camera is more basic.
The Poco M8x 5G will be available through Flipkart from August 27 at 12pm IST, giving Indian buyers another option in the mid-range 5G smartphone market.
FAQs
What is the Poco M8x 5G price in India?
It starts at Rs. 20,999 for the 4GB RAM model.
When will Poco M8x 5G go on sale?
The phone goes on sale August 27 at 12pm IST.
What battery does it have?
It has a large 7,900mAh battery with 45W charging.
Which chipset powers the Poco M8x 5G?
It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset.
How many cameras does it have?
It has two rear cameras and one front camera.
