POCO M8x 5G India Launch Teased on Flipkart With 120Hz Display and 6,000mAh Battery Rumoured

POCO has teased the upcoming M8x 5G in India on Flipkart, revealing its rear design and 5G support. The phone is expected to feature a 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6,000mAh battery, with a price likely below Rs 20,000.

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In India, POCO is planning to bring out another affordable 5G smartphone in their M8 range. Now, the brand has started teasing the POCO M8x 5G on Flipkart as they prepare to launch the phone officially in the country. Although POCO has not revealed any launch dates, specifications or prices, Flipkart's teaser shows that the upcoming smartphone will be a 5G device and shows off its rear design.

From the look of it, the company seems to launch the smartphone soon, as it is likely to unveil details about the POCO M8x 5G in the days to come. The upcoming smartphone will likely be lower than the newly released POCO M8 Power, making it an affordable 5G option.

POCO M8x 5G India Launch Teased

Teasing has been done for the new POCO M8x 5G in green colours. The device will have a very simple design from the back, which will differ greatly from the design of POCO M8 Power. In the POCO M8x 5G, the camera module looks much smaller; there are two cutouts for the cameras. However, POCO still did not confirm the specifications of cameras, so it is not clear whether the second camera will be just a decoration or an extra camera.

The design follows POCO's usual principle: it is simple on the rear surface but has some visual additions near the camera. POCO branding will be located closer to the bottom part of the rear cover. As for the flat metal frame, it looks gold and matches the camera module.

Considering all the above, it is obvious that POCO M8x 5G will not provide any premium design but will be affordable and practical.

POCO M8x 5G Expected Specifications

While POCO hasn't confirmed the specs yet, the tipster Yogesh Brar has leaked some of the information that could be under the hood of the new smartphone. It appears that the POCO M8x 5G is rumored to get an IPS LCD panel with a 6.9-inch diagonal, HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

In case if that's true, the 120Hz display could become one of the main selling points of the new phone in its class. In general, such a display provides smooth scrolling experience when it comes to gaming or even just browsing social media, and in many cases, it looks better than the standard 60Hz panel. That said, HD+ resolution suggests that the company decides to sacrifice something when compared to more expensive M8 Power phone.

Also, the phone could get the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset inside. This chip is already used in multiple budget and mid-range 5G phones. According to the leak, the configuration has 4GB RAM along with 128GB internal storage. Expansive memory will be another feature of this phone; this feature may prove beneficial for people who keep many files, pictures, videos, and applications on their phones. The 4GB RAM configuration, on the other hand, implies that POCO can be focusing more on basic users than performance-oriented consumers.

6,000mAh Battery Could Be a Major Highlight

Battery capacity can be one of the most outstanding qualities of the upcoming POCO M8x 5G phone. In fact, the smartphone may contain a 6,000mAh battery, which would allow the phone to boast a considerable advantage for those consumers who consider battery life important.

In addition, the device will reportedly feature 33W fast charging. Although this charging capacity cannot be considered the best in its class, but in conjunction with a big battery and 33W charging, the M8x can become an excellent option for video watching, browsing social networks or consuming any other type of content on the web.

Moreover, it is reported that the phone will operate under HyperOS 3, although at the moment this version of the operating system has not been confirmed officially by POCO. More information on this issue will be available after the official presentation of the phone.

POCO M8x 5G vs POCO M8 Power

The expected specifications also provide some indication on how POCO will be able to distinguish the M8x from the M8 Power. The latter was launched in India recently at the cost of Rs 24,999 and is placed higher on the ladder of M8 lineup.

The specifications of POCO M8 Power include 6.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC, 8,000mAh battery, up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. On the other hand, the expected POCO M8x will have HD+ IPS LCD screen, 4GB RAM and 6,000mAh battery.

From the above details, it appears that POCO is planning to introduce the M8x phone in order to expand its market of M8 series rather than compete with the M8 Power. The buyers who are ready to pay more money can choose M8 Power because of its superior screen, larger battery and memory. At the same time, the M8x can attract those customers who would like to buy a 5G mobile phone.

POCO M8x 5G Expected Price in India

Based on the same leak, the POCO M8x 5G smartphone may be offered for less than Rs 20,000 in the Indian market. Although the price is not yet confirmed by POCO, the sub-Rs 20,000 pricing puts the smartphone in a very competitive market bracket.

At the sub-Rs 20,000 level, the M8x may compete with many affordable 5G smartphones from brands like Redmi, Realme, Lava and Motorola. For POCO, the aim will be to ensure a good balance between affordability and the desired specifications at the price point.

The 4GB RAM and the HD+ LCD screen reveal that the smartphone may require certain sacrifices in order to remain affordable under Rs 20,000. However, features like the 120Hz refresh rate, 6,000 mAh battery capacity, 5G and expandable memory can be used as selling points.

What to Expect From the POCO M8x 5G

As things stand now, the upcoming POCO M8x 5G looks set to be a battery-centric and budget-friendly addition to the M8 family of smartphones. Instead of packing premium hardware everywhere in the device, POCO looks to concentrate more on the essentials like the presence of a 5G connection, a high refresh rate display, a massive battery and expandable storage capacity.

However, one needs to take the leaked specifications with a pinch of salt until POCO officially launches the smartphone. The details regarding the camera system, chipset setup, screen specifications, charging capabilities, available RAM/ROM options, software versioning and even Indian pricing could all be subjected to further changes down the line.

Given that the teaser from Flipkart is already live, we are not far from the official unveiling. If the POCO M8x 5G succeeds in launching under Rs 20,000 with the claimed 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, it could make for an interesting budget 5G choice. Ultimately, the actual pricing of the device will be what determines its potential as a distinct budget 5G smartphone in India.