Poco has officially launched its latest smartphones, the Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Pro 5G, marking a significant addition to its lineup aimed at young consumers. Both models feature vibrant designs and are equipped with powerful Qualcomm processors, offering high functionality at competitive prices.
The Poco M8 Pro 5G is powered by the advanced 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, boasting clock speeds of up to 2.7 GHz. It comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The smartphone sports a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1.5K (2772 x 1280 pixels) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, achieving a maximum brightness of 1800 nits and a peak of 3200 nits.
This impressive display supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and features a 12-bit color depth, allowing for 68.7 billion colors. Additionally, it has received certifications from TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emission, flicker-free technology, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The smartphone incorporates a dual-camera system on the back, with a 50-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front camera, and both rear cameras can record 4K video at 30 frames per second.
Meanwhile, the Poco M8 5G offers a slightly smaller 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels and the same refresh rate of 120 Hz. It features a maximum brightness of 800 nits, peaking at 3200 nits, and supports similar color depth and DCI-P3 color gamut.
Fueled by a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, the Poco M8 5G includes up to 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage, with a microSD slot accommodating cards up to 1 TB. The device’s camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 20-megapixel front camera.
Both models come with impressive battery capacities, with the Poco M8 Pro 5G housing a 6500 mAh battery supporting 100W HyperCharge and reverse charging capabilities, while the Poco M8 5G is equipped with a 5520 mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
These smartphones run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2, which integrates various AI features, enhancing user experience. With their strong specifications and competitive pricing, Poco's new releases could significantly impact the mid-range smartphone market, challenging competitors to elevate their offerings.
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