POCO M8 Pro 5G Mobile is a performance-oriented mid-range smartphone featuring a massive 6500mAh battery, a high-resolution 1.5K AMOLED display, and is among the first to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Specifications:
• Display: POCO M8 Pro 5G 6.83-inch CrystalRes 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3200 nits peak brightness. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
• Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) chipset. It runs on HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.
• POCO M8 Pro 5GBattery: Features a large 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W HyperCharge support, capable of a full charge in approximately 40 minutes. It also supports 22.5W reverse wired charging.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Camera:
• Rear: Dual setup with a 50MP primary (f/1.6, OIS) sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
• Front: 32MP selfie camera.
• Durability: Rated IP69K/IP68/IP66 for extreme dust and water resistance.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Memory & Storage:
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
• 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
• Audio: Symmetrical stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a “400% volume boost” feature.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Price:
Approximately ~₹26,900 for the base 8GB+256GB model. While the standard POCO M8 5G has launched in India, the Pro version is expected to follow shortly, with pricing estimated to start around ₹27,990.
Comparison between the POCO M8 Pro and the standard POCO M8?
POCO M8 Pro 5G is a significant step up from the standard POCO M8, offering roughly 15-30% better performance, nearly double the charging speed, and a much larger battery.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Mobile Review:
Pros:
• “Flagship-Shaming” Battery: The 6500mAh cell easily lasts 2+ days, and 100W charging is exceptionally fast for this price.
• Stunning Display: Reviewers praise the 1.5K curved AMOLED for its 3200-nit peak brightness and 3840Hz PWM dimming, which reduces eye strain.
• Durability: The IP69K rating (resistant to high-pressure water jets) is rare for a mid-range phone.
Cons:
• Software Bloat: Plagued by pre-installed “bloatware” apps and intrusive system ads.
• Weak Secondary Cameras: While the main 50MP OIS sensor is good, the 8MP ultra-wide and 32MP selfie cameras are described as mediocre in low light.
• Storage Speed: Still uses UFS 2.2, which can feel slow when moving massive files compared to rivals with UFS 3.1.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Does POCO M8 Pro 5G support eSIM? No, it only supports dual physical nano-SIM cards.
• Is there a headphone jack?
No, the 3.5mm jack has been removed on the Pro model to fit the larger battery.
• Can POCO M8 Pro 5G charge other devices?
Yes, it supports 22.5W reverse wired charging, effectively acting as a high-speed power bank.
• Does it have a microSD slot?
No, the expandable storage slot has been removed on the Pro version.
• Is the screen curved?
Yes, it features a quad-curved flexible AMOLED panel.