1. Home 2
  2. Mobiles
  3. Xiaomi Poco M8

Xiaomi Poco M8

Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco M8
Xiaomi Poco M8
R6,000
SKU: 6641
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB
  • Display: AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.8
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. 5G network connectivity.
  2. 6.77-inch AMOLED with 120Hz display
  3. Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and 8GB RAM.
  4. Stereo speakers, Fingerprint sensor.
  5. 5520mAh with 45W charging.

CONS

  1. FM is not available.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G: Ultra-Slim Style Meets All-Around Power

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G completely redefines mid-range value by proving that you don’t need a bulky chassis to enjoy exceptional battery endurance and blazing fast performance. Squeezing modern 5G computing power and a brilliant display into an ultra-thin, highly ergonomic body, this device is tailor-made for users who prioritize premium aesthetics without wanting to compromise on everyday reliability.

What Makes it Stand Out?

  • Ultra-Slim 3D Curved Design: One of its most defining visual traits is its incredibly thin 7.35mm body. Featuring an ergonomic 3D-curved back panel and a lightweight 178g frame, it sits comfortably in the hand while maintaining a flagship-inspired silhouette.

  • Blindingly Bright 120Hz Flow AMOLED Screen: The spacious 6.77-inch display features an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and an astonishing 3,200 nits of peak brightness, ensuring perfect text and image legibility even under harsh, direct South African midday sunlight. It also includes 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming to eliminate eye strain during late-night browsing.

  • Next-Gen Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Performance: Built on an advanced, power-efficient 4nm process architecture, this octa-core 5G processor effortlessly handles your day-to-day multitasking, streaming apps, and social feeds while optimizing every drop of battery life.

  • Reliable 5,520mAh Battery & 45W Turbo Charging: Breaking away from thin-phone limitations, it fits a generous 5,520mAh battery cell designed to survive a full day of heavy streaming and gaming. When you run low, the 45W TurboCharge tech pumps juice back into the phone in no time, and it even supports up to 18W wired reverse charging to power up smaller accessories on the move.

  • 50MP AI Camera System with Light Fusion: Capture clean, vivid images using the 50MP main camera equipped with a modern Light Fusion sensor. It supports full 4K video recording for crisp content creation, accompanied by a 20MP front punch-hole camera for clear video calls.

  • Smart Ecosystem & HyperOS: Out of the box, it runs on Xiaomi’s responsive HyperOS ecosystem, packed with practical, integrated AI productivity features like Circle to Search with Google and native Google Gemini smart assistance tools.

  • Robust IP66 Dust & Water Protection: Ready for the unexpected, the device features an IP66 rating to completely block out dust ingress and protect the internal hardware against heavy splashes or intense rainstorms.

South African Pricing & Availability

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G delivers an incredible value proposition for the mid-range segment, starting from approximately ZAR 6,000. Exact retail pricing can fluctuate slightly depending on store-level promotions, specific storage configurations (available in options up to 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage), or whether you pick it up cash upfront or on a monthly cellular contract bundle.

You can look for this ultra-sleek 5G device across an extensive network of South African retail fronts, cellular stores, and digital hubs:

Retailers & Supermarkets

  • Makro & Game (Ideal for catching large electronics promotions, tech displays, and combined package deals)

  • PEP & Ackermans (Great for direct upfront cash-and-carry prepaid deals)

  • Mr Price & Foschini ### Specialist Tech & Online Stores

  • Takealot (The go-to platform for quick nationwide delivery, online pre-orders, and local stock checkouts)

  • HiFi Corp & Hi Online (Perfect for finding dedicated mid-to-high-end tech devices)

  • Cellucity & 4U (Great for checking out hands-on colors like Silver, Green, or Black)

Network Operators (Cash or Contract)

  • MTN * Chatz Connect

Tip: Since the Poco M8 5G includes support for high-speed 5G connectivity and integrated Google Gemini tools, pairing it with an unthrottled 5G package or data bundle from operators like MTN or Chatz Connect will ensure you get the absolute smoothest cloud multitasking and streaming experience.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Xiaomi
Model Xiaomi Poco M8
Announced 08 January, 2026
Released 08 January, 2026
Status Available
Price ZAR 6,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight 178 g (6.28 oz)
Protection IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets)
Colors Black, Green, Silver

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)
Size 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF
Auxiliary lens
Camera Features HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0"
Camera Features HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30/60fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. HyperOS 2

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 710
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 256GB/512GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Virtual proximity sensing

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Si/C Li-Ion 5520 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 45W wired
18W reverse wired

Reviews

  • Be the first to add a Review

    Please post a user review only if you have / had this product.

  • Rate this Product

  • Screen size, image quality (brightness, colors, contrast, etc), visibility in sun light, angles of view and touchscreen.
    6
  • Usability of Camera interface, image and video quality in different light conditions and environment.
    5
  • Is this device perform good while watching videos, playing games, taking snapshots, browsing internet and navigate through other applications?
    5
  • What about battery life, while calling, listening music, watching videos, playing games and doing other tasks.
    6
  • 6 / 10 based on your selection

Disclaimer Note

The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only.

More Products from Xiaomi

Top Rated

New Arrivals