Xiaomi Poco M8 (Pro) to launch shortly as top version sports Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 6,500mAh battery

The Xiaomi Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro will debut in just a few days time (Image source: Xiaomi)

With the Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro, Xiaomi is going to launch two new mid-range smartphones in a few days. Xiaomi has now revealed the launch date and design in a corresponding teaser video, after an extensive leak has already mentioned the key specifications.

Hannes Brecher (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 12/30/2025 🇩🇪

Smartphone Leaks / Rumors

After a leak in mid-December already revealed the key details of the Poco M8 series, Xiaomi has now officially confirmed that the midrange smartphones will be unveiled on Thursday, January 8. Xiaomi is already showing off the successor to the Poco M7 in a teaser image and confirms that the smartphone is 0.29 inches thick.

The Poco M8 series features an unusual design with a three-tone back panel, a curved display and a large square camera module. According to earlier rumors, the Poco M8 Pro is a slightly more affordable variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Xiaomi might have opted for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, paired with 8GB to 12GB RAM and 256GB to 512GB of mass storage.

The Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro basically have the same design (Image source: Winfuture)

The battery apparently has a capacity of 6,500mAh and supports charging via USB-C at up to 100 watts. Meanwhile, the 6.83-inch display is based on an AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Compared to the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, the telephoto camera is missing. Instead, the Poco M8 Pro is expected to feature a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP selfie camera.

The Poco M8 Pro is reportedly IP68-certified and therefore water-resistant, unlike the base model. According to rumors, the more affordable Poco M8 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and offers at least 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The battery is a bit smaller at 5,520mAh and supports charging with up to 45 watts.

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Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 19533 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 5989 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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