Xiaomi Poco M8 ( Poco )
Xiaomi Poco M8 is an upcoming budget-focused smartphone expected to run on Android 14. It features a large 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution, offering a broad viewing area suitable for daily media consumption and browsing. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, targeting smooth performance for routine tasks and moderate gaming. On the rear, it carries a 50MP main camera supported by an auxiliary lens, while the front houses an 8MP selfie camera. A 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging supports extended daily usage. The phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM support, and standard connectivity options including 4G LTE.
Xiaomi Poco M8
General
| Release Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g |
| OS | Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 ) |
| IP Rating | Not Certified |
Network
| Network | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 6.74 Inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI) |
Platform
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Card Slot | microSD Card (Dedicated Slot) |
Camera
| Back Camera | Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack: Yes |
Comms
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity |
Battery
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging |
Price in Pakistan
PKR 46,999
Xiaomi Poco M8
Camera analysis for Xiaomi Poco M8
The WhatMobilePK Camera Score is a specification-based analysis of this phone's camera hardware. Based on the available specifications, it offers good daylight photography, basic low-light capability, and standard video recording.
The score is calculated from the camera specifications available in the WhatMobilePK mobile database. It is an analytical hardware score and not a laboratory image-quality benchmark.
Camera performance by category
Key camera specifications
What stands out
- Main camera hardware suitable for everyday photography
What to consider
- No optical image stabilization listed
- 4K video is not listed in the available specifications
- No dedicated telephoto camera listed
- No ultra-wide camera listed
The confidence indicator reflects how much camera specification information is available in the current WhatMobilePK database record. It does not represent photographic quality.
Battery Performance Analysis
Battery Specifications
What Does This Grade Mean?
Grade D (Below 55): Below average battery performance. You may need to charge this phone multiple times per day depending on your usage patterns.
Gaming Performance Analysis
Gaming score, game performance estimates, thermal intelligence and bottleneck analysis.
Gaming Score Breakdown
Best suited to casual and lightweight gaming; demanding titles may require reduced settings.
No major hardware bottleneck detected. Estimated thermal risk: Moderate.Game Performance
Estimated FPS ranges. Actual results vary with game version, settings, temperature and optimization.
Recommended: Smooth + High
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Medium
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Low
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Standard
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Low
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Medium
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Low
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: High
Thermal: Moderate · Confidence: LowRecommended: Low
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