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The Poco M8 Pro 5G brings flagship-tier endurance, rugged durability, and vibrant display tech into the mid-range segment. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, it packs a massive 6,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, blazing 100W HyperCharge, a sharp 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED panel, and a rare full IP68/IP69 rating for water and dust protection.


POCO M8 Pro 5G Price and Availability

The Poco M8 Pro 5G officially launched in the Philippines on January 8, 2026. It carries an official SRP of ₱16,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration and ₱19,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model. During launch sales, promotional vouchers discounted the variants down to ₱13,149 and ₱15,899 respectively, exclusively via official POCO storefronts on Shopee.


POCO M8 Pro 5G Specifications

BrandXiaomi / POCO
ModelM8 Pro 5G
Launch DateJanuary 8, 2026
Release DateJanuary 8, 2026
StatusAvailable
Price₱16,999

Additional POCO M8 Pro 5G General information is listed above.

Dimensions163.34 x 78.31 x 8.31 mm
Weight205.9g
Build MaterialGorilla Glass Victus 2 front, Aluminum alloy frame, matte polycarbonate back
Water & Dust ResistanceFull dust-tightness and continuous high-pressure/immersion water resistance
IP RatingIP68 / IP69
SIM TypeDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
ColorsBlack, Green, Silver

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Screen Size6.83-inch
Display TypeCrystalRes AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Resolution1280 x 2772 pixels (1.5K)
Refresh Rate120Hz (Adaptive)
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Pixel Density (PPI)447 ppi
Brightness1,800 nits (HBM), 3,200 nits (Peak)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

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ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core (up to 2.7GHz)
GPUAdreno 810
RAM Options8GB / 12GB (LPDDR4X)
Internal Storage Options256GB / 512GB (UFS 2.2)
Expandable StorageNo

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Operating SystemAndroid 15
UI / SkinXiaomi HyperOS 2
Special Features3840Hz High-frequency PWM Dimming, LiquidCool Technology, 4 major Android OS upgrade promise

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Main Camera50MP Light Fusion 800 (f/1.6, 1/1.55", OIS)
Secondary8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV)

FeaturesAI Erase 2.0, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, 10x Digital Zoom, Google Gemini AI tools
Video Recording4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps

Front Camera32MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera FeaturesAI Selfie Retouching, Portrait, Screen Fill Light

Front Video Recording1080p @ 30/60fps

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SpeakersSymmetrical Dual Stereo Speakers (400% Volume Boost)
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless
3.5mm JackNo (Type-C or Bluetooth only)
Video Formats SupportedMP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM

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Network5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.4
GPSL1 (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS)
NFCYes
IR BlasterYes
USBUSB-C 2.0 (OTG support)

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Fingerprint SensorIn-display (Optical)
Face UnlockYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity (Virtual), Compass, Ambient Light

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Battery Capacity6,500mAh (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)
Charging TypeUSB Type-C wired
Charging Speed100W HyperCharge (0-100% in ~40 mins)
Wireless ChargingNo
Reverse ChargingYes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging

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Pros and Cons:

  • Pros:
    • Huge 6,500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery provides multi-day endurance backed by 100W fast charging.
    • Rare IP68 and IP69 rating offers flagship-level water, dust, and high-pressure jet protection.
    • Vibrant 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
    • Capable 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization.
    • Fast 22.5W reverse wired charging allows it to act as a power bank for other devices.
  • Cons:
    • Lacks expandable storage via a microSD slot.
    • No 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • UFS 2.2 storage standard is slower than higher-end UFS 3.1/4.0 offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions ▼
What is the price of POCO M8 Pro 5G in the Philippines? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G price starts at ₱16,999 in the Philippines. Prices may vary depending on the seller and promotions.
What is the release date of POCO M8 Pro 5G in the Philippines? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G is release in January 8, 2026 in the Philippines.
What is the display of the POCO M8 Pro 5G? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G features a 6.83-inch CrystalRes AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ display.
What is the Chipset of POCO M8 Pro 5G? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) processor.
What is the battery of POCO M8 Pro 5G? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G is equipped with a 6,500mAh (Silicon-Carbon High-Density) battery.
What is the main camera of POCO M8 Pro 5G? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G comes with a 50MP Light Fusion 800 (f/1.6, 1/1.55", OIS) main camera.
What is the RAM and Storage of POCO M8 Pro 5G? +
It comes with 8GB / 12GB (LPDDR4X) RAM and 256GB / 512GB (UFS 2.2) storage.
Is the POCO M8 Pro 5G worth buying? +
The POCO M8 Pro 5G offers a 50MP Light Fusion 800 (f/1.6, 1/1.55", OIS) main camera, 6,500mAh (Silicon-Carbon High-Density) battery, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4nm) processor, 8GB / 12GB (LPDDR4X) RAM and 256GB / 512GB (UFS 2.2) storage, and it's price in the Philippines starts at ₱16,999, but wether it's worth buying depends on your needs.