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And we are back with another Poco
smartphone review. As always, the brand
has built a reputation for delivering
impressive hardware at aggressive
prices, and the Poco M8 Pro 5G continues
that trend by packing a punch in the
areas that matter most to everyday
users. So, no, their M series aren’t
necessarily flagship killers. Think of
the M series models as performance
focused mid-rangers. What’s interesting
here is that the M8 Pro 5G feels like a
thoughtfully tuned device rather than a
spec sheet experiment. So, without
further ado, let’s get into it.
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Poco’s design language here is
interesting to say the least, especially
in this two-tone silver colorway that we
have. The camera housing is huge and
placed in the upper middle of the rear
and gets some carbon fiber trims or
patterning on the sides. There’s also
this nice midline that creates a 3D like
effect depending on how the light hits
it. Look at that. Kind of looks like a
sword sort of. I [music] mean, if you
guys catch my drift. The handset itself
feels solid with a well balanced weight
of 208 g. A noteworthy addition is the
IP68 dust and water resistance, which
you don’t often see in mid-range
handsets. It provides extra peace of
mind for everyday life, whether you’re
about to get caught in the rain or
accidentally drop the phone in the
toilet. For a plus-size phone,
ergonomics aren’t too [music] shabby.
The volume rocker and power button are
situated on the right side. Found up top
is a secondary microphone and one of the
stereo speakers. [music] At the bottom
is its dual nano SIM card tray, primary
mic for calls, USB type-C port for
charging and wired data transfers,
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and the second stereo speaker. Lastly,
in typical Poco fashion, there’s even an
IR blaster found in the bottom right
ring of the camera housing. Overall, for
design and construction, the Poco M8 Pro
ticks some good boxes here, like an IP68
certification, a solid feel in hand, and
symmetrical display bezels. Its
aesthetic may not be for everyone, but
it’s nice to see Poco trying new things
compared [music] to its competition. For
display, the Poco M8 Pro 5G comes alive
with its large 6.83 [music]
in 1.5K quadcurved AMOLED panel, quad
curved, which is just [music] the edges
of the display that features an adaptive
120 Hz refresh rate that can go down to
60 Hz and a peak brightness that goes up
to 3,200 nits. It’s also Widevine level
1 certified, which means users can
stream videos in the best quality
available for all platforms and gets all
kinds of HDR support from Dolby Vision
to HDR10 Plus. Out of the box, color
reproduction is punchy [music] and
vibrant, but we can adjust that in
display color settings to a profile that
prioritizes accuracy. Overall contrast
is deep and scrolling animations feel
buttery smooth. Multimedia consumption
is solid, too. There’s enough brightness
for daylight viewing and paired with
rich audio output with the help of Dolby
Atmos built in. Quick tip, tick
immersive sound on in the sound effects
menu for the most immersive auditory
experience from the Poco M8 Pro. For
biometric security options, users get
fingerprint unlock with the optical
indis scanner and optical face unlock
with the help of the front-facing
camera. We believe that the fingerprint
method is a more secure means of
protection. And although recognition
feels quick, the phone’s unlocking
animation can [music] make it feel like
it can or could be faster. For optics,
the Poco M8 Pro 5G’s camera setup looks
familiar to its Redmi counterpart, but
with a notable difference. It gets rid
of the telephoto sensor. It features a
50 megapixel main camera alongside an 8
megapixel ultrawide and in front is a 32
megapixel selfie camera. In daylight,
the main shooter captures crisp and
detailed shots with vibrant colors.
Poco’s post-processing also likes to up
that contrast, but it is still tasteful.
Portrait shots are pleasing with
adequate edge detection for social media
use, and the ultrawide behaves as
expected. It’s great for landscapes and
group shots, though it doesn’t match the
quality of the main camera in low light.
Selfies are reliably sharp, lending
themselves well to social post and video
chats. This isn’t a camera phone meant
to outshoot flagships, but for everyday
photography and content sharing.
It gets the job done consistently and
well. For video, the device is capable
of shooting at a max resolution of 4K at
30 frames per second at the rear. 4K 30
frames per second video sample with the
main camera of the Poco M8 Pro 4 5G and
can go up to 6x from the 1x main camera.
And when you shoot starting with the
main camera, you cannot switch to the
ultrawide.
And when you start shooting using the
ultra wide, you cannot switch to the
main camera. So, what it’s actually
doing when you’re zooming on the ultra
wide is it’s just digitally zooming and
not actually switching to the main lens.
There is a shoot steady option that caps
the resolution to 1080p at 30 or 60
frames per second. And it also gets the
ability to shoot slow motion capped at
1080p at 120 frames per second. The
selfie camera maxes out to 1080p at 60
[music] frames per second and 720p at
120 frames per second for slow-mo. Out
of the box, the device runs on HyperOS 2
based on Android 15, giving us a clean
and modern interface with minimal
clutter. Minimal navigation does feel as
intuitive as any other Android device.
Animations are smooth and the software
doesn’t get in the way. Poco’s Hyper OS
has [music] matured nicely, especially
with Hyper OS3 in terms of stability.
The question on our mind is why didn’t
it ship with that out of the box? Other
than that, it is pretty typical Poco.
Everything works as intended. Still no
extra dim mode available in the display
settings or accessibility settings menu.
And annoying notifications from get
apps, mi browser, and themes are still
here. Of course, we can easily turn
those notifications off and even
uninstall or hide apps we don’t want to
see somewhere. In terms of software
support, we haven’t gotten official word
for this at [music] the time of
recording, but we have seen leaks online
suggesting 2 years of major Android
updates and 4 years of security patches.
Typical mid-range promises. Under the
hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4
chipset, a well balanced performer made
with a 4 nanometer process that features
an octaore CPU clocked up to 2.7 GHz and
paired with the Adreno 810 GPU. [music]
Our review unit came equipped with 12 GB
of LPDDR4X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 2.2
internal storage. Our synthetic
benchmark scores paint a clear picture.
The M8 Pro 5G sits comfortably in the
upper mid-range territory. CPU
performance is strong, translating to
quick app launches, smooth multitasking,
and reliable day-to-day responsiveness.
GPU scores tell us that most games run
admirably at moderate settings. We won’t
hit flagship tier frame rates, but
performance is stable enough for PUBG
Mobile, Mobile Legends, Call of Duty
Mobile, and Asphalt without noticeable
hiccups. In Genchin Impact, graphics are
set to medium by default, and we
recommend keeping those settings the
same, but we can push the frame rate to
60 frames per [music] second for more
fluidity. Storage speeds are respectable
for this class, ensuring that large app
loads and media loads don’t bog down the
entire experience. In real world use,
switching between apps, gaming sessions,
and media playback all feel very
responsive. Overall, this is a
performance profile that impresses for
its price segment. It’s fast enough to
satisfy power users without straying
into unnecessary overkill, and it’s also
worth noting that all our benchmarks
were run in [music] performance mode.
Battery life is also pretty good on this
device. The M8 Pro 5G packs a promising
6,500 mAh cell. In our PC Mark 3.0 O
battery test, it lasted 17 hours and 6
minutes, which translates to over a full
day of heavy use and even longer under
mixed or light usage patterns. But for a
6,500 mAh capacity, it is a little bit
questionable. We did expect a higher
number or score. Luckily, this thing
charges quickly thanks to its 100 watt
fast charging brick included in the box.
So whether we need to top up during
lunch or we’re preparing for an evening
out, a quick boost gives us a
significant return on screen time in
just minutes, just make sure that the
wired charging mode is set to top speed
and battery [music] settings. In terms
of connectivity, the Poco M8 Pro 5G
packs in all the basic essentials,
including 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4,
and NFC for contactless transactions.
Like I mentioned earlier, Poco also
retains the IR blaster found over here,
which is a quirky but useful feature
that lets us control appliances like TVs
and air conditioners straight [music]
from the phone. Overall, call quality is
good, whether on data or Wi-Fi. And
nope, there is no eim support on this
device, nor expandable storage via micro
SD. We think they’re just phasing out
micro SD cards from mid-range tier
phones and up. So, if you guys want
expandable storage, you guys may have to
stick to [music] the entrylevel segment.
Wrapping this video up, the Poco M8 Pro
5G may not be trying to rewrite the
smartphone playbook, but it does rewrite
expectations in its class. It brings a
well-rounded experience with a premium
feeling display, dependable performance,
all-day battery life, and a camera setup
that hits the sweet spot for everyday
shooters. Unless, of course, you would
rather get a telephoto sensor over an
ultrawide. For that, you may need to
look somewhere else because it doesn’t
chase after the latest and greatest
camera specs or unnecessary bells and
whistles. [music]
Instead, it delivers what Poco thinks
most people actually need. So, if you
want a phone that’s fast, enduring, and
versatile for both work and play without
pushing you into premium price
territory, the Poco M8 Pro 5G is a
compelling candidate. It’s a perfect
example of how smart choices trump over
specification, giving us value where it
matters most. So, what did you guys
think of the Poco M8 Pro 5G? Let us know
in the comments section below. And if
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again, this was the Poco M8 Pro 5G,
Miguel T, and happy new year to you all.
Cheers.
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Poco’s back with another smartphone that promises to shake up the mid-range segment, and this time they’re bringing a feature we rarely see at this price point.
We just got our hands on the Poco M8 Pro 5G, and our first impressions are… interesting, to say the least.
Is this just another spec sheet warrior, or has Poco finally tuned a device that feels thoughtful for everyday use? We’ve been testing it out, and let’s just say the design alone sparked some very specific comparisons in the office.
From that massive camera housing to a surprising durability feature, this phone has details that made us do a double-take.
Want to see if its looks match its performance? We dive into all that and more in our latest video review.
What You’ll See in This Video
- Massive, sword-inspired camera housing with carbon fiber trim
- IP68 dust and water resistance – a rare find in mid-range phones
- Solid 208g build with a unique two-tone silver colorway
- Thoughtfully tuned performance focused on everyday users
Curious about how this unique design holds up in daily use and what that IP68 rating really means for your peace of mind? Watch our full video review to see the Poco M8 Pro 5G in action and get our final verdict!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Poco M8 Pro 5G’s IP68 rating a big deal for its price?
Absolutely. Getting proper dust and water resistance at this price point is uncommon and a major advantage for durability in everyday Filipino life, from sudden downpours to accidental spills.
What’s the deal with the unique camera design?
Poco went bold with a large, centrally-placed camera module. In our video, we show how the carbon fiber trim and light-catching midline create a distinctive, almost 3D effect that you really have to see to appreciate.
Is this phone good for gaming and heavy performance?
The M series focuses on solid mid-range performance. While it’s not a flagship killer, our review tests how well its tuned hardware handles everyday tasks and popular mobile games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Poco M8 Pro 5G's target market?
The Poco M8 Pro 5G is a performance-focused mid-ranger for everyday users.
Does the Poco M8 Pro 5G have water resistance?
Yes, it has IP68 dust and water resistance, which is rare for mid-range handsets.
How much does the Poco M8 Pro 5G weigh?
The handset weighs 208 grams and feels solid with a well-balanced weight.
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