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POCO M8x 5G

Released Aug 27, 2026$170 launch pricePhone

The POCO M8x 5G pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD display, a 50MP main camera, and a 7900mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It ships in India with vegan-leather color options and an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Pros

  • Large 7900mAh battery for this price segment
  • 120Hz LCD display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • 45W wired charging with 22.5W reverse wired charging
  • 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches promised
  • Vegan-leather back options with the 3.5mm headphone jack retained

Cons

  • Single 50MP rear camera with no ultra-wide or telephoto lens
  • HD+ resolution LCD panel on a 6.9-inch screen
  • Only 128GB of fixed storage regardless of RAM tier
42.4Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20
Display50.5
Camera29
Battery71.3
Features62.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the POCO M8x 5G

Display

Screen size
6.9 ″
Panel type
LCD
Resolution
720x1600
Pixel density
254 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
RAM (max)
6 GB
Storage options
128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Front camera
8 MP

Battery

Capacity
7,900 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
Wireless charging
0 W

Design

Weight
232 g
Thickness
8.8 mm
IP rating
IP64

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Bluetooth
5.1

Software

OS at launch
Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge
4 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the POCO M8x 5G good in 2026?

The POCO M8x 5G earns an Inno Score of 42.4/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The POCO M8x 5G pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset with a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD display, a 50MP main camera, and a 7900mAh battery with 45W wired charging. It ships in India with vegan-leather color options and an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.

What are the key specs of the POCO M8x 5G?

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 · Screen size: 6.9 ″ · Capacity: 7,900 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the POCO M8x 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Motorola Moto G77 Power, iPhone 12 Pro Max, POCO X3 Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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