Poco officially launched its new M8 5G smartphone in India on January 8, 2026, marking a significant addition to its mid-range lineup. The device features a 6.77-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, offering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits, along with TÜV Rheinland eye protection certifications. Powering the Poco M8 5G is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, built on a 4nm process, which is paired with an Adreno GPU for enhanced performance. It runs on Xiaomi's Android 15-based HyperOS 2 and comes with a commitment for four years of OS updates and six years of security patches, ensuring long-term software support. The smartphone is equipped with a substantial 5,520mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 45W wired fast charging, with the charger included in the box, and also offers 18W reverse charging. For optics, the Poco M8 5G boasts a dual rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP Light Fusion 400 primary sensor and a 2MP secondary lens, capable of 4K video recording. A 20MP front camera is present for selfies and video calls. Other notable features include an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and IP65 + IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Poco M8 5G is available in India with pricing starting at ₹18,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant, going up to ₹21,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB model. Sales are set to commence on January 13 via Flipkart, with various launch offers and bank discounts available.