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Amidst the ever-increasing competition within the budget and mid-range 5G segment in the Indian smartphone market, tech giant Poco is once again preparing to make a big splash. Poco, famous among the youth and budget buyers for its strong performance and affordable prices, has officially announced the expansion of its popular ‘M-Series’ in India. The company will launch its new 5G smartphone in the country very soon. Poco M8x 5G Is going to launch. There were speculations in the tech world about the launch of this device for a long time, but now the official microsite made live by the company on the e-commerce platform Flipkart has not only confirmed its arrival in India, but has also unveiled the attractive rear design of the phone. Its premium dual-tone look revealed in the teaser is attracting the attention of the users at the very first sight.
Flat back panel and golden camera module: First look of Poco M8x 5G
According to the official teaser image released by Poco, the rear look of Poco M8x 5G looks very premium, sleek and modern. This time the company has done a new experiment in terms of design which makes it quite different and trendy from the previous smartphones of its series:
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Textured flat rear panel: The phone has a flat back panel, on which a finely textured matte finish is seen. This texture not only gives a strong and comfortable grip to the phone when held in the hand, but it also does not form fingerprint smudges and scratches.
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Square camera island with golden accents: A square-shaped camera module is provided on the top left side of the back panel of the phone. The border of this camera island and the edges of the lens have a shiny golden finish, which combined with the green back panel creates a luxurious look.
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Dual Rear Camera and LED Flash: Two large camera cutouts and a pill-shaped LED flash module have been placed inside the camera island, which makes its photography setup attractive.
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Minimal branding and button placement: Poco’s signature branding has been done in the middle at the bottom of the back of the phone. The volume control buttons and power key are present on the right side of the device, which is expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated.
Microsite goes live on Flipkart, there will be a big entry in India soon
Poco India has made it clear that the Poco M8x 5G will be launched in the Indian market exclusively through e-commerce giant Flipkart. The ‘Coming Soon’ microsite of the phone has been activated on Flipkart.
In view of the Indian festivals, online shopping season after Independence Day and the new college session of students, there are speculations that the company may reveal the official launch date and price of this phone within this month. Apart from Flipkart, this smartphone is also available on Poco’s official website (Mi.com/Poco) and will also be made available for sale at select authorized retail stores.
Expected Specifications and Performance: Can we get something special?
Although the company has not yet officially revealed all the hardware specifications of the phone, the Poco M8x 5G is designed as an all-rounder package for budget 5G buyers, according to industry sources, certification listings, and leaks:
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Smooth 120Hz display: This device is expected to have a larger 6.7-inch to 6.79-inch Full-HD+ display, which will support 120Hz high refresh rate. This will make the experience of scrolling, social media browsing, YouTube video streaming and casual gaming very smooth and lag-free in everyday use.
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Powerful 5G Processor: For multitasking and high-speed internet connectivity, it can be provided with a modern octa-core 5G chipset of Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek Dimension. This processor will work on energy-efficient architecture which will reduce battery consumption and there will be no heating problem.
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Support of multiple 5G bands: For better compatibility with the true 5G networks of Indian telecom operators Jio (Reliance Jio) and Airtel (Airtel), it will support all the necessary sub-6GHz 5G bands.
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RAM, Storage and Software: The phone can be offered in 128GB and 256GB storage variants with 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM options. Apart from this, it will also have virtual RAM expansion and microSD card support. Talking about software, it will boot on Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS interface which will be based on the latest version of Android.
Camera Setup: Expect great photography with 50MP AI lens
Looking at the dual camera setup seen in the teaser of Poco M8x 5G, it is clear that the company has paid special attention to the camera quality in this phone.
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50 Megapixel Primary Camera: A 50MP high-resolution AI primary sensor is likely to be available as the main camera. Along with capturing crisp and sharp photos in daylight, this sensor will also give better results in Night Mode and Portrait Mode.
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Secondary camera and selfie shooter: A 2 megapixel depth or macro lens can be provided to assist the main camera. An 8MP or 16MP punch-hole camera is expected to be available at the front for video calling, reels and selfies.
Strong battery and fast charging support
Poco’s M-series has always been known for its long battery life. Poco M8x 5G can be provided with a large battery of 5,000mAh to 5,500mAh, which can easily last for one to one and a half days in normal use. Along with this, to charge the phone faster, it is expected to get support for 33W or 45W fast wired charging in the box. This phone coming with USB Type-C port will be equipped with modern charging safety features.
New option in M-series after Poco M8 Power 5G
Recently, Poco introduced its power-series phone ‘Poco M8 Power 5G’ in the Indian market, which was mainly brought keeping in mind the huge 8,000mAh battery and heavy usage users. Now through Poco M8x 5G, the company is targeting those users who want a slim, light, easy to hold and trendy premium looking 5G phone.
Possible price in India and which smartphones will compete directly?
Poco’s biggest USP in the Indian market has been its aggressive pricing. According to tech analysts, the starting ex-showroom price of Poco M8x 5G can be kept between ₹ 11,999 to ₹ 13,999. With launch offers, bank discounts and exchange bonuses, this phone can also be available in a very attractive effective budget of ₹ 10,999 in the initial days.
After the launch, Poco M8x 5G will have direct competition in the Indian market with popular budget 5G smartphones like Realme 13 5G, Redmi 13C 5G, Moto G34 5G, Samsung Galaxy M15 5G and Vivo T3x 5G.
If you are also planning to buy a new phone with a stylish design, 120Hz display, 50MP camera and reliable 5G performance in the coming days in a budget of less than ₹ 15,000, then waiting for the official launch of Poco M8x 5G may prove beneficial for you.