This is the brand-new Poco M8, and it’s the latest entry in the storied M-series. Our review unit is waiting for its unboxing, so let’s not make it wait any longer.
Poco devices are usually well-equipped in these slim-box and no accessory times, and the M8 is no different. The M8 comes bundled with a grey silicone case, a 45W power adapter and a USB-C cable. The EU market will likely not have the charger bundled.
We have the Green colored variant with us, which features a matte dual-tone approach to its back and a nice textured finish on the sides. The M8 gets IP66 dust and water protection and features an IR blaster on the top side and a dual SIM slot, which can also accommodate a microSD card for storage.
IR blaster and a combo SIM slot with microSD card support
You’re greeted with a curved 6.77-inch AMOLED screen (FHD+ 120Hz) up front, which complements the curvature on the back and makes the M8 feel great in the hand. The dual curved approach also adds the illusion of a slimmer phone, even though the M8 is no chonker at 7.4mm and 178 grams.
Elsewhere, Poco M8 is equipped with a 50MP main cam with Light Fusion 400 sensor and a 2MP depth helper. The remaining cutouts inside the camera island house the LED flash and a sticker.
Xiaomi Poco M8 5G
| 256GB 8GB RAM | € 229.90 |
£ 189.00 |
| 512GB 8GB RAM | € 259.90 |
£ 219.00 |
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The device ships with HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, though we would have liked to see the newer HyperOS 3 with Android 16. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip sits at the helm alongside 8GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. The M8 also carries a 5,520 mAh Si/C battery, which also supports reverse wired charging at up to 18W speeds.
On paper, the Poco M8 is looking like a good deal considering its $230/£230 starting price. It’s a good deal cheaper than the Redmi Note 15 5G, which is pretty much the same device but with a 108MP main camera and an added ultrawide camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (Global)
| 256GB 8GB RAM | € 301.08 |
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Our review team is already putting the two devices through our usual set of tests, and we’ll be back with a verdict as soon as we can.
