Highlights
- Poco has begun teasing its budget-focused M8 lineup in India.
- It is expected to launch in January 2026 with two models including Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro.
- The phones may be rebranded Redmi Note 15 variants, with the M8 Pro rumoured to feature a 50MP main camera instead of Redmi’s 200MP sensor.
Poco has recently expanded its global portfolio with the launch of the Poco F8 series. Now, the brand is shifting attention to its next budget-focused lineup. The company has officially begun teasing the Poco M8 series in India, signalling that the next-generation M-series smartphones are set to arrive soon. Here’s what we know about the phones so far.
Poco M8 Series – Latest Teasers
The initial teaser shared by Poco does not disclose any specifications or design details. But it confirms that a new M-series launch is on the way. Reports suggest that the lineup will include two models, which are the Poco M8 and the Poco M8 Pro.
While the exact launch date has not yet been announced, Poco is expected to reveal more details later this week.
What We Know About The M8 Series?
Leaks and industry speculation indicate that the Poco M8 and M8 Pro could be rebranded versions of the Redmi Note 15 and Redmi Note 15 Pro+. However, the Poco variants are expected to feature slightly altered designs compared to their Redmi counterparts.
There may also be a notable difference in camera hardware. While the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is tipped to come with a 200-megapixel primary camera, the Poco M8 Pro is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel main sensor instead.
Caption – POCO M8 (left) and POCO M8 Pro (right) renders leaked online. (Image credit – WinFuture)
Renders of the Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro have already surfaced online. The Poco M8 Pro has appeared on several certification platforms, including the UAE’s TDRA, IMEI database, FCC, and IMDA. The Poco M8 5G has also received certifications from NBTC, IMDA, BIS, and TDRA, further indicating that the launch is drawing closer.
Poco Launch Timeline
The Indian smartphone market is already gearing up for major launches with the Redmi Note 15 5G and the Realme 15 Pro series scheduled to debut on January 6, 2026. The Poco M8 series is likely to be the third major smartphone announcement around that time.
Looking beyond the M-series, a recent report claims that Poco will shift focus to the Poco X8 Pro lineup after the M8 launch. This upcoming series is expected to include the standard Poco X8 later this year, along with two models, Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. These devices are said to be rebranded versions of the Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max, which are expected to launch in China in January. The same report also suggests that Poco may skip launching the standard Poco F8 in 2026.
Poco is expected to begin sharing more teasers and officially announce the India launch date of the Poco M8 series in the coming days.
FAQs
Q1. When is the Poco M8 series expected to launch in India?
Answer. The Poco M8 series is expected to launch in January 2026, around the same time as the Redmi Note 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro series.
Q2. What models are included in the Poco M8 lineup?
Answer. The lineup will include two smartphones, the Poco M8 and the Poco M8 Pro.
Q3. How will the Poco M8 Pro differ from its Redmi counterpart?
Answer. Leaks suggest the Poco M8 Pro may feature a 50-megapixel main camera, unlike the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ which is tipped to have a 200-megapixel sensor.