Smartphone brand Poco is expanding its M-series lineup in India with the announcement of the Poco M8x 5G. Following the recent rollout of the Poco M8 Power, the manufacturer has officially confirmed that this new 5G device will be arriving soon in the Indian market. A dedicated microsite for the handset has already gone live, offering technology enthusiasts an official preview of its rear aesthetics, color combinations, and retail partnership.
Teased Design and Aesthetics of the Upcoming Phone
The official microsite provides several key insights into the physical design of the Poco M8x 5G. The smartphone sports a modern flat back panel enhanced with a textured finish, giving it a distinctive tactile feel. Situated at the top left corner of the rear side is a prominent square shaped camera island featuring a striking golden accent.
Visual teasers reveal that the device comes in an eye catching Green color variant, complemented by a gold shaded outer frame and matching gold camera module. The rear module is expected to house a dual camera arrangement along with an LED flash unit. Additionally, traditional brand placement is maintained with the signature Poco logo centrally aligned near the bottom of the back panel. The right spine of the device accommodates the standard physical controls, including the power key and volume adjustment toggles. While the design details have been revealed, complete technical specifications and internal hardware components remain undisclosed for now.
Flipkart Retail Availability and Pricing Outlook
Beyond visual aspects, the live promotional page confirms that the Poco M8x 5G will be sold exclusively via e-commerce platform Flipkart in India. Although official pricing details and an exact launch date are currently under wraps, the company is expected to release further announcements regarding launch schedules and cost tiers in the coming days.
Context: Features and Pricing of the Recently Launched Poco M8 Power
The upcoming launch follows closely after the debut of the Poco M8 Power in the Indian market, which was introduced with a starting price tag of ₹24,999 for its entry level variant featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.
To understand where the new device might sit within the lineup, it is useful to review the hardware package of the Poco M8 Power. That model boasts a large 6.83-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display supporting a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a responsive 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen achieves a peak brightness level of up to 1,800 nits and is safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. For optics, it features a 50MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies. It is backed by a massive 8,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging. It remains to be seen how the Poco M8x 5G will be priced and what hardware specifications it will offer to Indian consumers.
