Xiaomi Poco M8 5G

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G features a water-resistant design with an IP65 rating, offering some protection against water and dust. It weighs 178g and has a slim profile with a thickness of 7.4mm, a width of 75.4mm, and a height of 164mm. With a volume of 91.5 cm³, this device is not built ruggedly, nor does it support a folding design.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G features a 6.77″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 px and a pixel density of 388 ppi. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate for smooth interactions. The screen offers a typical brightness of 800 nits, though it lacks branded damage-resistant glass and support for HDR10 or Dolby Vision.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset with an Adreno 710 GPU, offering robust performance for various tasks. It features 8GB of RAM running at 2750 MHz and 512GB of internal storage. The device also supports up to 1TB of external memory and has a maximum RAM capacity of 12GB. The CPU runs at speeds of up to 2.4 GHz with 8 threads, while the GPU operates at 800 MHz. It also features integrated LTE, OpenGL 3.2 support, and uses big.LITTLE technology for energy efficiency.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G features a dual-lens main camera with a 50 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor, offering versatile photo capabilities. The camera supports phase-detection autofocus for sharp, quick shots, as well as continuous autofocus during video recording. It also includes manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus, and supports slow-motion video recording and HDR mode. The 20 MP front camera allows for clear selfies and has a wide aperture of f/2.2, but lacks a front-facing LED flash.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G runs on Android 15, offering a wide range of privacy and customization options. It includes features such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone access controls. Users can customize themes, block app tracking, and take advantage of on-device machine learning. The system supports features like split screen, dark mode, and full-page screenshots, while also offering offline voice recognition and customizable notifications.

The Xiaomi Poco M8 5G is equipped with a 5520 mAh battery, offering ample power for extended usage. It supports fast charging with a charging speed of 45W, but lacks wireless and reverse wireless charging capabilities. The device features a rechargeable, non-removable battery with a battery level indicator, ensuring users can easily track the remaining charge. A charger is included with the device for convenience.

The device is equipped with stereo speakers, delivering an immersive audio experience, but it does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack or support any advanced Bluetooth audio technologies such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX Adaptive. Additionally, it lacks FM radio functionality, providing a more streamlined audio setup for users.

This device offers robust connectivity features, including 5G support, Wi-Fi 4 and 5, and Bluetooth 5.1 for fast wireless connections. It supports dual SIM cards, an external memory slot, and includes NFC for easy pairing. Additionally, it has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer, a fingerprint scanner for security, and a suite of sensors such as GPS, a gyroscope, and an accelerometer for enhanced functionality.

This device features a curved display for a more immersive viewing experience and includes a video light to enhance lighting in low-light environments. However, it does not have a sapphire glass display or an e-paper display.