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India’s smartphone market heats up in early January 2026 with new launches from Redmi, Realme, OPPO, and POCO. Here’s a detailed look at all the mid-range smartphones launching between January 5 and January 9, including specs, features, and expected prices.

POCO M8 5G is teased in India with a “Designed to Slay” tagline. Expected to feature a 120Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 5520mAh battery, fast charging and aggressive pricing, the POCO M8 5G could be a strong budget smartphone choice for students and first-time 5G users.