Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro 5G review
Best for: Heavy users who hate charging · Budget
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Pros
- Big 6,500 mAh battery
- Very fast 100W charging
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is quick for the price
- Stereo speakers
Cons
- Extra pre-installed apps in HyperOS
- No microSD slot
- Basic ultrawide and selfie cameras
Full review
The Poco M8 Pro is the battery champion of this list. Its 6,500 mAh cell is far bigger than most phones at any price, and 100W wired charging refills it quickly. For people who game, navigate or stream all day, that combination is hard to beat.
It is essentially a cut-price sibling of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, with the same Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, 6.83-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, but a simpler 50MP stabilised main camera instead of the Redmi's 200MP one.
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a capable upper mid-range chip, and Xiaomi quotes a 3,200-nit peak for the screen. Xiaomi lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, so it is built to survive a dunk.
The downsides are software and extras. HyperOS ships with extra apps you may want to uninstall, there is no microSD slot, and the 8MP ultrawide and 32MP selfie camera are basic. Xiaomi promises four Android upgrades. It weighs 206 g, so it is not a small phone.
Full specifications
| Launch price (RRP) | £299 (UK, 8GB/256GB) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83" |
| Display type / refresh | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,200 nits (peak) |
| Chip | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB |
| Main camera | 50MP (OIS) |
| Ultrawide camera | 8MP |
| Telephoto / zoom | None |
| Selfie camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W |
| Wireless charging | None |
| Weight (brand) | 205.9 g |
| Dimensions (brand, mm) | 163.34 x 78.31 x 8.31 |
| Water/dust rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Software updates | 4 Android upgrades |
| eSIM | Not stated |
| 5G | Yes |
| Released | January 2026 |
Spec check note: Xiaomi's spec page lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K, 205.9 g and a 6,500 mAh typical battery. It does not state eSIM support, so none is claimed.
Specifications checked against: Xiaomi POCO M8 Pro 5G specifications
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro 5G | Motorola Edge 60 Fusion | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Honor 600 Lite | Motorola Moto g86 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Heavy users who hate charging | Best all-rounder under €300 | Long-term use on a tight budget | Photos and battery life | A slim phone with a huge battery | Spending as little as possible |
| Price band | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget |
| Launch price (RRP) | £299 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | £299.99 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | £299 (UK RRP, 8GB/256GB) | £349 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | Not stated | £280 (UK) / €299 (DE), 8GB/256GB |
| Screen size | 6.83" | 6.67" | 6.7" | 6.83" | 6.6" | 6.67" |
| Display type / refresh | AMOLED, 120Hz | pOLED (curved), 120Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | pOLED, 120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,200 nits (peak) | 4,500 nits (peak) | Not stated | 3,200 nits (peak) | 6,500 nits (APL peak) | 4,500 nits (peak) |
| Chip | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
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