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Xiaomi Poco M8
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Xiaomi Poco M8

Released: 2026, January 08Price: ₹ 19,739 / $ 289.50 / £ 189.00 / € 229.90Status: Available. Released 2026, January 08

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Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Xiaomi
Model
Xiaomi Poco M8
Released
2026, January 08
Status
Available. Released 2026, January 08
Price
₹ 19,739 / $ 289.50 / £ 189.00 / € 229.90
OS
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Dimensions
164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
178 g (6.28 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 3200 nits (peak)
Size
6.77 inches, 110.9 cm, 2, (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 710
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0"
Dual
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, Auxiliary lens
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Battery
Active use score 13:54h
Charging
45W wired, 18W reverse wired

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Other

Colors
Black, Green, Silver
Models
25118PC98G
Display
1473 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2026, January 08
Loudspeaker
-23.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 631693 (v10), GeekBench: 2898 (v6), 3DMark: 866 (Wild Life Extreme)
Infrared port
Yes

Xiaomi Poco M8 Overview

About Xiaomi Poco M8 Xiaomi Poco M8 is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Xiaomi Poco M8 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi Poco M8 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi Poco M8?

The Xiaomi Poco M8 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi Poco M8 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi Poco M8 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi Poco M8 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi Poco M8 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi Poco M8.

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