POCO expanded its budget lineup in India on Friday with the launch of the POCO M8x 5G. The new smartphone brings Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset to the Indian market for the first time. It packs a large 7,900mAh battery, a 6.9-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance. The handset will go on sale via Flipkart starting August 27 at an entry price of Rs 20,999 before launch discounts.
Key Takeaways
- The device runs on the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor.
- It includes a 7,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging.
- Pricing starts at Rs 20,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, with a Rs 2,000 launch day coupon.
- The phone features a 6.9-inch LCD panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
- POCO guarantees 4 major Android updates and 6 years of security patches.
Display and Design
The phone features a 6.9-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It includes a 240Hz touch sampling rate and Wet Touch 2.0 technology, allowing the screen to respond accurately even when touched with wet fingers. For protection, the company uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front. The back sports a leather-inspired texture, and the chassis carries an IP64 rating against dust and splashes.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, the POCO M8x 5G uses the octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile platform paired with up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. A dedicated microSD slot allows expansion up to 1TB.
The main highlight is the 7,900mAh battery, which supports 45W wired fast charging with a bundled charger. The handset also supports 22.5W reverse charging to charge accessories or other phones with a cable.
Cameras and Software
For photography, the back panel has a 50MP main camera assisted by a secondary lens and a dedicated flicker sensor. The front cutout houses an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. Software features include Dual Video recording, AI Night Mode, and AI Erase.
The phone ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 built on Android 16. Built-in tools include Google Gemini and Circle to Search. Additional hardware features include dual stereo speakers with up to 300 percent volume boost, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Price and Availability in India
The base 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 20,999, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version costs Rs 22,999. Buyers can apply a Rs 2,000 launch coupon on day one, reducing the net starting price to Rs 18,999. The smartphone will be available on Flipkart from 12:00 PM on August 27 in Leather Green, Blue, and Black colors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the starting price of the POCO M8x 5G in India?
A1. The retail price starts at Rs 20,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, with an effective launch day price of Rs 18,999 after a Rs 2,000 coupon discount.
Q2. What processor powers the POCO M8x 5G?
A2. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s 4nm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset.
Q3. What is the battery capacity and charging speed?
A3. It has a 7,900mAh battery supporting 45W fast wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Q4. How long will the POCO M8x receive software updates?
A4. The device will receive 4 years of Android OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Q5. When does the POCO M8x go on sale in India?
A5. Open sales begin on Flipkart on August 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST.
