POCO has expanded its budget lineup with the launch of the M8 Power, an entry level smartphone with an unusually large battery. The device packs a massive 8000mAh silicon carbon battery alongside a 6.99 inch OLED display and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor. It is currently available in India with a starting price of roughly 290 USD.
The screen stands out for a budget device. It uses a 6.99 inch OLED panel that outputs a Full HD plus resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1800 nits. An in display fingerprint scanner is also included. The display supports the full DCI P3 color gamut for better accuracy. Performance is handled by an octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor built on a 4nm process. Buyers can choose between 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, while storage sits at 128GB of UFS 2.2 space with a slot for microSD expansion.
The biggest selling point is the 8000mAh battery. It relies on silicon carbon technology to deliver up to 3 days of power on a single charge. If it dies, the 45W charger gets it back to full quickly. You can also use the device as a portable power bank. It supports 22.5W reverse wired charging to power up your other gear in a pinch.
For photos, you get a 50MP main camera and an 8MP front lens for video calls. The software is up to date, running Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 right out of the box. POCO promises long term support by offering 4 major Android updates and 6 years of security patches. Other hardware details include Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, an infrared transmitter, Wi Fi 6 connectivity, and IP65 splash protection.
Pricing in India starts at approximately 290 USD for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Stepping up to the 8GB RAM option brings the price to around 325 USD. This aggressive pricing makes it a strong option for users who prioritize battery life above all else.
