POCO M8s 5G Spotted on NBTC Certification, Launch Expected Soon
- Utshab Biswas
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What You need to Know
POCO M8 launched in India earlier this year under ₹20,000
POCO M8s expected to be a more affordable alternative to POCO M8
POCO M8 offers 50MP camera and 5,520mAh battery
POCO M8s expected to offer similar experience at lower price
The POCO M8 was launched in India in January 2026, priced under ₹20,000. Now, a new smartphone from POCO is set to arrive soon, reportedly named the POCO M8s 5G. The POCO M8s has been spotted on Thailand's NBTC certification website. The NBTC listing reveals the model number 26067PC09G, signaling that the POCO M8s is poised for an imminent launch. While the NBTC listing currently does not provide details regarding the phone's specifications, the "M8s" moniker suggests that it could be a more affordable version of the POCO M8.
It remains unclear at this stage exactly where the POCO M8s will be positioned within the lineup relative to the POCO M8 and POCO M7 series. Further information regarding the POCO M8s is expected to emerge in the coming days.
The design of the POCO M8s is expected to mirror that of the POCO M8, which is set to arrive with a more affordable price point, a robust battery, a quality display, and 5G support.
For reference, let's also take a look at the key specifications of the POCO M8. The POCO M8 features a 6.77-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, boasting a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. For optics, the phone sports a 50MP primary camera on the rear, while a 20MP front camera is provided for selfies and video calls. Additionally, it is equipped with a 5,520mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The POCO M8 runs on HyperOS 2, based on Android 15, and the company also promises 4+6 years of software support.
Currently, not much information is available regarding the POCO M8s; however, the NBTC listing makes it clear that the phone could launch soon. Its specifications and pricing are expected to be revealed in the coming days.