Poco M8 5G Launched in India
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jan 08, 2026
The launch of the Poco M8 5G by Xiaomi — Poco (brand) in India is expected to intensify competition in the budget 5G smartphone segment, potentially affecting the market shares of other smartphone manufacturers. Walmart — Flipkart, as the exclusive online retailer, stands to benefit from increased sales volume.
Xiaomi — Poco (brand), a subsidiary of Xiaomi, officially launched its new Poco M8 5G smartphone in India. The device features a 6.77-inch 3D curved AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, a 50MP primary camera, and a 5,520 mAh battery. It runs on Kylin (operating system) 15-based HyperOS and offers four years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The Poco M8 5G is available in Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, and Frost Silver, with prices starting from Rs 21,999. A special introductory price of Rs 15,999 is offered for the first 12 hours of sale. The smartphone will be exclusively available for purchase on Walmart — Flipkart and Xiaomi — Poco (brand)'s official online store starting January 13, 2026.
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