Poco M8 Power officially teased with a massive 8,000mAh battery

Poco is set to launch its next budget smartphone, the Poco M8 Power, in India in the first week of August. While the company is still keeping most of the details under wraps, it has already confirmed one standout feature: a huge 8,000mAh battery, which Poco claims can deliver up to three days of normal usage on a single charge.

Besides the battery, Poco's teasers have also revealed the phone in an orange colour option, featuring a raised camera island housing the camera sensors and an LED flash. The company has also confirmed an AMOLED display, a feature that's still relatively uncommon in the budget segment. With more details expected ahead of its official debut, here's everything known so far about the Poco M8 Power, including its confirmed features, expected specifications, and availability.

Poco M8 Power Overview (Confirmed)

A massive battery is the first big reveal

As mentioned, the company has confirmed that the upcoming Poco M8 Power will feature an 8,000mAh battery. The company claims that the phone can deliver up to three days of normal use on a single charge, making battery capacity one of the key details revealed about the device so far.

While large-capacity batteries are becoming more common in smartphones, an 8,000mAh cell is still considerably larger than what we usually see in the budget segment, where most devices typically come with batteries around the 5,000mAh mark. This larger capacity could make the phone a suitable option for users who prioritize longer battery life and fewer charging cycles.

A glimpse at the Poco M8 Power’s design

Moving from the battery, Poco has also given us the first look at the M8 Power’s design through its official teasers. The phone is shown in an orange colour option with a textured rear panel, featuring a raised rectangular camera module on the back.

The camera sensors and LED flash are placed on the left side of the module, while the right side carries the “50MP AI Camera” branding along with the vertical Poco logo. Additionally, the company has confirmed that the M8 Power will feature an AMOLED display, although details such as the screen size, resolution, and refresh rate are still unknown.

What to expect from the Poco M8 Power (Rumor)

While Poco has only revealed a few details about the M8 Power so far, leaks suggest that it could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17. If true, the phone could share similar hardware with the Redmi model, giving us an early idea of what to expect. 

Performance and display

If the Redmi Note 17 connection proves accurate, the Poco M8 Power could arrive with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset and a large 7-inch display. This combination would put the focus on both performance and media consumption, especially for users looking for a feature-packed budget smartphone.

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Camera and charging

Likewise, the leaked specifications also suggest that the phone could feature an 8MP front-facing camera and support 45W fast charging. While the official teaser confirms 50MP AI Camera branding, details about the full camera setup and charging speed remain unconfirmed. 

Poco M8 Power Specifications (Confirmed and Rumored):

• Display: AMOLED (confirmed), 7-inch (rumored)
• Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (rumored)
• Rear camera: 50MP AI camera branding (confirmed)
• Front camera: 8MP (rumored)
• Battery: 8,000mAh (confirmed)
• Charging: 45W (rumored)

Poco M8 Power Price in Nepal and Availability

The Poco M8 Power is set to launch in India on August 4 and will be available for purchase through Flipkart. Poco has not revealed the pricing details yet, but considering the M-series’ budget-focused positioning, the phone is expected to target the affordable smartphone segment.

As for Nepal, Poco has not confirmed the local availability of the M8 Power yet. However, since previous M-series smartphones have been available in the Nepali market, the new model could also make its way to Nepal after its official debut.

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display, and other rumored hardware upgrades, the M8 Power could be an interesting addition to Poco’s lineup if it manages to strike the right balance between features and pricing. I will update this article with the latest information as more details become available, so stay tuned.

• Meanwhile, watch our video about the best phones under one lakh in Nepal.