POCO has launched its new budget 5G smartphone, the POCO M8 Power, in India. The device comes with a massive 8,000mAh battery and is positioned as an upgraded version of the POCO M8 series introduced earlier this year. The smartphone is a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17, which was previously launched in China, and shares several of its specifications.
POCO M8 Power Price in India
The POCO M8 Power is available in two storage variants:
| Variant | Price | Launch Offer Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6GB RAM + 128GB | ₹24,999 | ₹21,999 |
| 8GB RAM + 128GB | ₹27,999 | ₹24,999 |
POCO is offering an instant bank discount of ₹2,000 along with a ₹1,000 coupon discount during the launch sale. The coupon offer will be valid only for the first 12 hours of the sale. After that, the base variant will be available for ₹22,999.
The smartphone will go on sale in India starting August 7 via Flipkart.
POCO M8 Power Specifications
The POCO M8 Power features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor and comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Users can expand the RAM virtually by an additional 8GB, while storage can also be expanded using a microSD card.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Display | 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM | Up to 8GB (+8GB Virtual RAM) |
| Storage | Up to 128GB, expandable via microSD |
| Battery | 8,000mAh |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging, 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging |
| Rear Camera | 50MP AI Dual Camera |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Operating System | Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
Camera and AI Features
The smartphone features a 50MP AI dual rear camera setup, accompanied by a secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, it houses an 8MP front-facing camera.
POCO has also included several AI-powered features, including a built-in teleprompter, making the device useful for content creators and users who frequently record videos.
Battery and Connectivity
One of the biggest highlights of the POCO M8 Power is its 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, designed to offer extended battery life. The device supports 45W wired fast charging as well as 22.5W reverse wired charging, allowing users to charge compatible accessories or other smartphones.
Additional features include:
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- IR Blaster
- Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Availability
The POCO M8 Power will be available for purchase in India from August 7 through Flipkart. With its large battery, AMOLED display, Snapdragon processor, and competitive launch offers, the smartphone aims to attract buyers looking for a feature-packed budget 5G device.
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