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    Poco M8 Pro 5G

    Marvin BarrozoBy Updated:No Comments1 Min Read
    POCO M8 Pro 5G smartphone displayed from front and back against a black background. The rear has a dark gray finish with a quad-camera module in a rounded square housing (one lens marked '50MP'), vertical 'POCO' branding, and textured side panels. The front shows a curved screen with a centered punch-hole camera and a dynamic yellow-and-gray geometric wallpaper.
    Poco M8 Pro 5G

    Launch

    Launch DateJanuary 8, 2026
    Release DateJanuary 8, 2026
    Promo Sale: January 8 to January 19, 2026

    Network

    2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    3GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    4G1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
    5GSA/NSA 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
    Speed2G / 3G / HSPA+ / 4G / LTE / 5G
    SIMDual Nano SIM

    Body

    Dimensions163.34mm x 78.31mm x 8.31mm
    Weight205.9 g
    BuildGlass, Metal Frame
    ColoursBlack, Silver, Green
    IP RatingIP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K full water and dust resistant
    DurabilityMIL-STD 810H certified shock proof

    Display

    Screen TypeCrystalRes AMOLED
    Screen Size6.83 inches
    Screen Resolution1.5K (2772 x 1280)
    PPI447 ppi
    Refreshrate120Hz
    Touch Sampling Rate480Hz up to 2560Hz
    Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
    Display Features3840 PWM dimming | 16,000-level bightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
    CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware solution) | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification

    Platform

    ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)
    CPUOcta-core processor, up to 2.7GHz
    GPUAdreno 810
    OSAndroid 15, HyperOS 2
    4 years OS upgrades and 6 years security updates
    Antutu Benchmark Score1,061,253 points

    Memory

    RAM8GB, 12GB LPDDR4X
    ROM256GB, 512GB, UFS 2.2
    SDSupport microSD up to 1TB

    Back Camera

    Main camera50MP Light Fusion 800, 1/1.55″2.0μm, 4-in-1, Super Pixel 6P lens, f/1.6OIS
    Ultrawide8MP f/2.2
    TelephotoNot supported
    LED flashYes
    Video4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps

    Front Camera

    Single32MP 1/3.6″ sensor size, f/2.2 4P lens
    LED FlashYes
    Video1080p at 60/30fps

    Battery

    Type6500mAh
    Charging100W HyperChargeUp to 22.5W reverse charging

    Sensors

    FingerprintIn-display fingerprint sensor
    Face unlocksupported
    Ambientsupported
    Lightsupported
    Gravitysupported
    Gyroscopesupported
    Proximitysupported

    Connectivity

    WLANWIFI 5, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2 × 2 MIMO
    BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
    NFCYes Supported
    GPSGPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I +B1C | Galileo E1 | QZSS:L1 | A-GPS
    USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0, OTG
    IR BlasterYes supported
    Audio JackUSB-C ear jack
    Network ChipSnapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System, Xiaomi Surge T1S Signal Enhancement Tuner

    MISC

    Phone Model2510EPC8BG
    SpeakerDual 1115F Speaker, Dolby Atmos, 400% volume
    Cooling SystemPOCO IceLoop Cooling System
    Haptic MotorX-axis linear motor
    Ai FeaturesXiaomi HyperAI
    Price at Launched8GB/256GB: PHP 16,999 (PHP 13,149 Early-bird price)
    12GB/512GB: PHP 19,999 (PHP 15,899 Early-bird price)
    Official Stores Onlinea small icon png of lazada online market Lazada Philippines
    An icon png of shopee online market Shopee Philippines
    Other: Aliexpress, Tiktok

    Pros

    • Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K CrystalRes Flow AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision/HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. TÜV-certified 3840Hz PWM dimming reduces eye strain.
    • Performance: Powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, with 8/12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage. Features POCO Ice Loop cooling system for sustained performance during gaming/heavy use.
    • Battery: 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W fast charging (full in 40 mins) and 22.5W reverse charging. Promises a 6-year lifespan for reliability.
    • Durability: IP68 dust/water resistance, plus IP66/IP69K ratings and wet touch technology 2.0 for responsive use even when wet.
    • Audio: Dual 1115F speakers with Dolby Atmos and dual gold Hi-Res Audio certification, offering 400% volume boost for clear sound outdoors.
    • Camera: 50MP main sensor with OIS and 8MP ultrawide lens; supports 4K video recording. 32MP front camera for high-quality selfies/video calls.
    • Software: Runs Android 15 with HyperOS 2, with support for 4 major OS updates and long-term security patches.

    Cons

    • Storage: No microSD card slot for expansion, limiting storage options to the built-in 256/512GB variants.
    • Build: Rear panel is plastic
    • Connectivity: Only Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac) is supported, missing the faster Wi-Fi 6 standard.
    • No FM Radio: Unlike some budget models, it does not include an FM radio tuner.
    • Size/Weight: At 163.3×78.3×8.2mm and 205.9g, it may feel bulky for single-handed use.

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    Hi, I'm marvin and I'm a guitar enthusiast and a tech lover. I enjoy playing music, watching movies, and exploring new technologies in my spare time. I'm an introvert who likes being alone and expressing myself through my creative hobbies. I work as a self-employed person and I’m passionate about writing.

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