POCO has confirmed the launch of M8x 5G, the company’s next smartphone in the M8 series in India, on August 21st, after the launch of the M8 Power earlier this month. The device will be sold online via Flipkart, marketed under the tagline “Power Ka Naya Swag.”
Key Confirmed Specifications & Features
- Processor: It will debut as India’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor, built on a 4nm process technology with an AnTuTu benchmark score claimed to exceed 650,000.
- Memory & Storage: The smartphone supports up to 12GB of combined RAM (including 6GB of virtual RAM expansion), utilizing LPDDR4X RAM paired with UFS 2.2 internal storage.
- Thermal Management: POCO has integrated a “Triple Cooling” solution, consisting of a 12,439 mm² ultra-large graphite sheet, a 1,924 mm² copper foil layer, and a 3.5W high-efficiency thermal gel for heat dissipation.
- Design: It will feature a flat-frame profile with a green textured rear panel, a dual-camera island accented with a golden finish, and an LED flash module.
- Software Longevity: The device is claimed to be optimized for up to 48 months of lag-free performance.
Market Positioning
The POCO M8x 5G expands the brand’s existing M8 lineup, sitting alongside models like the M8 5G and M8 Power 5G. Industry reports suggest the smartphone will be priced competitively under the Rs. 20,000 threshold to target consumers seeking entry-level 5G connectivity with dedicated gaming and cooling optimizations.
Detailed pricing, variant configurations, and complete spec sheets will be officially revealed during the launch event later this week.