Xiaomi has unveiled its latest smartphone under the Poco brand, the Poco M8s 5G, which is designed for those seeking a mid-range device with impressive features. Priced starting at $189, the Poco M8s 5G boasts a large 7000mAh battery, promising up to two days of battery life on a single charge. The device maintains 80% capacity even after 1600 full charging cycles, ensuring longevity and reliability.
The smartphone features a 6.9-inch FHD+ display (2340 x 1080 pixels) with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 144Hz, achieving a peak brightness of 850 nits. Additionally, the display incorporates Wet Touch Technology 2.0, which allows it to function with wet fingers, and has received three TÜV Rheinland certifications for eye protection during prolonged use.
Under the hood, the Poco M8s 5G is powered by a 6nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor, clocking in at up to 2.30GHz, and is complemented by the Adreno 619 GPU. Users can choose between configurations of LPDDR4X RAM up to 8GB and UFS 2.2 storage options of either 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD card up to 2TB.
For photography enthusiasts, the smartphone is equipped with a dual-camera system featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, while an 8-megapixel front camera (f/2.0) caters to selfies and video calls. The device includes AI-driven tools such as AI Erase and AI Sky for in-device photo editing.
Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an infrared sensor, IP64-rated dust and water resistance, and a 200% volume boost. The Poco M8s 5G runs on Xiaomi's HyperOS based on Android 15, featuring the Google Gemini AI assistant and a Circle to Search function.
Available in black and white, the Poco M8s 5G will retail at $189 for the 6GB/128GB version, with the 8GB/256GB model priced at $219. This competitive pricing and robust feature set position the Poco M8s 5G to challenge other mid-range smartphones in the market, likely intensifying competition among brands aiming to capture budget-conscious consumers.
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