Poco M8 Pro review – GSMArena.com tests | Infinium-tech

Introduction

The Poco M8 Pro is now official and establishes itself as a capable mid-range contender. While it avoids headline-grabbing upgrades, it relies heavily on endurance, boasting a 6,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, a combination that could make it one of the stronger performers in its class.

The M8 Pro features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1,280p resolution, 12-bit color depth, 120Hz refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ streaming. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, paired with 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

The phone has IP66 and IP68 certification in the EU, while other markets also get higher IP69 and IP69K ratings.

It’s hard to avoid the feeling of déjà vu. The Poco M8 Pro is basically a rebadged Redmi Note 15 Pro+ with a different main camera. While Redmi comes with a 200MP primary sensor, Poco has opted for a 50MP unit taken from the Poco F8 Pro. The 8MP ultrawide and 32MP selfie cameras remain unchanged from Redmi.

Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro • Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+

Never mind the similarity to the Redmi series, the Poco M8 Pro brings enough improvements over the Poco M7 Pro to be called a proper upgrade – better intrusion security, a larger and higher-resolution screen, more powerful hardware, better cameras, and of course, a stronger battery with faster charging. It also supports 22.5W reverse wired charging!

It’s just that we’re not sure if we really need more Redmi Note 15 offspring – there are too many anyway.

Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro specifications at a glance:

• Body: 163.3×78.3×8.2 mm, 207 g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather); Rated IP68 for dust-tightness and water-resistance in the EU; The rest of the world has an IP69K rating.
• Display: 6.83″ AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3200 nits (peak), 1280x2772px resolution, 19.49:9 aspect ratio, 447ppi.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 810.
• Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
• OS/Software: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2.
• rear camera: wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, 1/1.55″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12μm.
• Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.0″, 0.7µm.
• video capture: rear camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; front camera:1080p@30/60fps.
• Battery: 6500mAh; 100W wired, 100% in 40 minutes, 22.5W reverse wired.
• Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4; NFC; Infrared port.
• various: Fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); Virtual Proximity, Stereo Speakers (with Dolby Atmos).

The Poco M8 Pro has removed the microSD card slot, eliminating expandable storage altogether, a decision that will not sit well with users accustomed to this feature in this segment.

Unboxing the Poco M8 Pro

The Poco M8 Pro comes inside a distinctive yellow box that houses a 6A-rated USB cable, a black silicone case, and the phone.

The EU retail package doesn’t include a charger, while the rest of the world bundle includes a 100W HyperCharge adapter.