Xiaomi / PhonesReleased 8 January 2026 (launch market; local availability varies)
Xiaomi Poco M8
Poco M8 · January 2026
From ₦280,000
Saved seller price · not yet reverified · last recorded 27 Sep 2026. Availability is unconfirmed.
6.77" AMOLED · Up to 120Hz
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) RAM · 256GB / 512GB
5520mAh (typ) · 45W turbo charging; Up to 18W reverse charging
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The Xiaomi Poco M8 features a 6.77" AMOLED display with Up to 120Hz refresh rate. It uses the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor with 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) RAM. Storage options include 256GB / 512GB. Rear cameras: 50 MP main, f/1.8, autofocus; 2 MP depth, f/2.4, fixed focus. Battery capacity is 5520mAh (typ), with 45W turbo charging; Up to 18W reverse charging charging. It runs Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch.
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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- 8 January 2026 (manufacturer launch date)
- Released
- 8 January 2026 (launch market; local availability varies)
- Status
- Released
NETWORK6 fields
- Technology
- 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
- 2G Bands
- GSM: B2/3/5/8
- 3G Bands
- WCDMA:B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
- 4G LTE
- LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66/71; LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42/48
- 5G
- n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
- Speed
- LTE, 5G
BODY5 fields
- Dimensions
- 164 x 75.42 x 7.35 mm
- Weight
- 178g
- Build
- Composite back; plastic and aluminum-alloy die-cast mid-frame
- SIM
- Dual nano-SIM, dual standby; second slot shared with microSD; no eSIM
- IP Rating
- IP66
DISPLAY9 fields
- Type
- AMOLED
- Size
- 6.77"
- Screen-to-body
- 92%
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate
- Up to 120Hz
- Brightness
- Brightness: 3200 nits peak brightness, 800 nits (typ)
- Protection
- Gorilla Glass 7i / Panda Glass 1711 (manufacturer FAQ lists alternative glass suppliers)
- Color
- Color depth: 12-bit (68.7 billion colors); DCI-P3 wide color gamut
- Features
- Always-on display; sunlight and reading modes; DC/high-frequency PWM dimming; no HDR display
PLATFORM4 fields
- OS
- Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- CPU
- Octa-core Arm Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55; up to 2.4 GHz
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno A710
MEMORY5 fields
- Card slot
- Expandable storage up to 1TB
- RAM
- 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region)
- Internal
- 256GB / 512GB
- Storage/RAM variants
- 256GB / 512GB; 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) RAM
- Storage Type
- LPDDR4X + UFS2.2
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main camera
- 50 MP main, f/1.8, autofocus; 2 MP depth, f/2.4, fixed focus
- Features
- Single LED flash; HDR photos; main-camera autofocus
- Video
- 4K at 30fps; 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 20MP front camera, f/2.2
- Features
- Fixed focus; HDR photos; EIS for video
- Video
- 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps
SOUND3 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Dual speakers
- 3.5mm jack
- Yes
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- WLAN
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- Positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
- NFC
- Yes
- Radio
- No FM radio
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0; OTG; no DisplayPort Alt Mode
FEATURES3 fields
- Sensors
- Virtual proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Electronic compass; IR blaster; Gyroscope
- AI
- Google Gemini, Circle to search with Google; AI Erase, AI Remove Reflection, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, AI Beautify
- Satellite
- No satellite communication
BATTERY3 fields
- Capacity
- 5520mAh (typ)
- Type
- Silicon-anode battery; non-removable
- Charging Type
- 45W turbo charging; Up to 18W reverse charging
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
- Colors
- Black; Silver; Green
- Models
- Region-specific variants
- Compatibility
- Global POCO M8 5G specification; nano-SIM + hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot. Available configurations and network support vary by region.
- Cooling
- No dedicated cooling system, according to Xiaomi’s model-specific FAQ
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦380,000
SECURITY1 fields
- Security
- In-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
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| Seller / condition | Configuration | Price / checked | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiji — BeautiesPlaceBrand new · Listed in stock | 512GB | ₦280,000Not yet reverified · Recorded 27 Sep 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
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Last updated 16 Sep 2026
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