This is the brand-new Poco M8, and it’s the latest entry in the storied M-series. Our review unit is waiting for its unboxing, so let’s not make it wait any longer.
Poco devices are usually well-equipped in these slim-box and no accessory times, and the M8 is no different. The M8 comes bundled with a grey silicone case, a 45W power adapter and a USB-C cable. The EU market will likely not have the charger bundled.
We have the Green colored variant with us, which features a matte dual-tone approach to its back and a nice textured finish on the sides. The M8 gets IP66 dust and water protection and features an IR blaster on the top side and a dual SIM slot, which can also accommodate a microSD card for storage.
IR blaster and a combo SIM slot with microSD card support
You’re greeted with a curved 6.77-inch AMOLED screen (FHD+ 120Hz) up front, which complements the curvature on the back and makes the M8 feel great in the hand. The dual curved approach also adds the illusion of a slimmer phone, even though the M8 is no chonker at 7.4mm and 178 grams.
Elsewhere, Poco M8 is equipped with a 50MP main cam with Light Fusion 400 sensor and a 2MP depth helper. The remaining cutouts inside the camera island house the LED flash and a sticker.
Xiaomi Poco M8 5G
The device ships with HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, though we would have liked to see the newer HyperOS 3 with Android 16. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip sits at the helm alongside 8GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. The M8 also carries a 5,520 mAh Si/C battery, which also supports reverse wired charging at up to 18W speeds.
On paper, the Poco M8 is looking like a good deal considering its $230/£230 starting price. It’s a good deal cheaper than the Redmi Note 15 5G, which is pretty much the same device but with a 108MP main camera and an added ultrawide camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (Global)
Our review team is already putting the two devices through our usual set of tests, and we’ll be back with a verdict as soon as we can.