Xiaomi Korea said on the 19th it will officially launch a new smartphone under the POCO brand, "POCO M8 5G," in Korea on the 26th. Preorders run from the 19th to the 25th on Mi.com and major online sales channels.
POCO M8 5G is drawing attention from consumers seeking a smartphone suitable for practical everyday use, thanks to its balanced performance and accessibility. Xiaomi has expanded the POCO lineup by releasing the POCO X, F, and M series in succession last year. While carrying on the core identity of the M series, the POCO M8 5G upgrades the design, display, performance, and battery across the board.
Weighing 178 grams and equipped with a 5,520mAh high-capacity battery, the POCO M8 5G offers a stable entertainment experience for long periods across various content such as gaming and video. As an initial purchase benefit, buyers receive a "Xiaomi 22.5W 10,000mAh power bank" worth 24,800 won, along with various perks including a two-month YouTube Premium pass.
Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 mobile platform, the POCO M8 5G delivers strong performance, scoring over 850,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark. Support for 45W fast charging and memory expansion reduces concerns about long usage and storage space. The 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate enables smooth transitions, and the 50-megapixel main camera provides clear image quality suitable for everyday shooting.
The POCO M8 5G comes in black, green, and silver, and the suggested retail price for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model is 339,900 won. The device is available through Xiaomi Store and the official online store.