Poco M8 5G, With A 7.35mm Side Profile, Will Launch On January 8, 2025

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Dec 30, 2025

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The Poco M8 5G will be a Flipkart exclusive smartphone.
Regarding the smartphone’s design, the Poco M8 will launch with a dual-tone rear panel and a vegan leather back finish.

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco is gearing up to launch a new entry-level 5G smartphone in the country. Dubbed Poco M8, the smartphone will arrive in India on January 8, 2025, at 12 PM IST. Ahead of the device’s debut, the brand has confirmed a couple of key specifications.

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Poco M8 5G: Design Details and Expected Specifications

Thin on the outside.
Beast on the inside.

POCO M8 5G launches on 08.01.2026 | 12 PM ⚡🟡 #POCOM85G #DesignedToSlay pic.twitter.com/FgiGZfPfOO
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) December 30, 2025

The Poco M8 5G will be a Flipkart exclusive smartphone. However, there’s no reliable information or guidance on its pricing. For context, the Poco M7 (6GB + 128GB) is currently available in India for Rs. 9,299, while the Poco M7 Pro (6GB + 128GB) is available for Rs. 13,498.

Regarding the smartphone’s design, the Poco M8 will launch with a dual-tone rear panel and a vegan leather back finish. It will weigh 178 grams and have a side profile of 7.35mm. Finally, the smartphone could feature a squircle rear camera module.

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Slim by design. Sharp by attitude.
7.35mm thin.
Built to stand apart.#DesignedToSlay #PocoM85G pic.twitter.com/Rf4ByGbd39
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) December 29, 2025

Given that the phone is reportedly a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 15 5G, it could feature a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, run on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, include a 108MP primary camera, and include a 5,520 mAh battery.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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