“POCO M8 Power 5G Confirmed with 8,000 mAh OLED”
POCO confirmed the upcoming launch of its M8 Power 5G smartphone in India through a Flipkart microsite in late July or early August 2026. According to industry reports and firmware analysis, the device is a rebranded Redmi Note 17 featuring an 8,000 mAh battery and OLED display, targeting the mid-range 5G market.
The POCO M8 Power 5G is set to launch in India through Flipkart in late July or early August 2026, according to industry sources and a Flipkart microsite teaser. While POCO has not issued a formal press release or confirmed an exact launch date, market analysts and leak-based timelines reported by Digit and Haribhoomi indicate the device will debut within this timeframe. The smartphone is positioned as a mid-range 5G model with a primary focus on battery capacity, targeting users who prioritize long-lasting power.
The smartphone will feature a 7-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2396 by 1080 pixels, as reported by multiple sources including Memeburn and Haribhoomi.
The device is widely reported as a rebranded version of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17, which officially launched in China on July 14, 2026, according to Memeburn. Firmware analysis from tipster Kacper Skrzypek, cited by Memeburn, confirms the name and regional positioning of the POCO M8 Power in India. It is expected to share the core hardware of the Redmi Note 17, with branding and minor regional specification differences. The POCO M8 Power will join the existing POCO M8 family, which includes the POCO M8 5G, M8 Pro, and M8s models, as part of POCO’s 2026 mid-range lineup.
The display is expected to support a 120 Hz refresh rate, providing smooth animations and improved gaming performance. Leaks also indicate the screen will reach a peak brightness of up to 1,800 nits, enhancing outdoor visibility. This OLED panel is a notable upgrade over typical LCDs in the segment and aligns with the Redmi Note 17’s specifications.
Battery capacity is the POCO M8 Power’s defining feature, with an 8,000 mAh cell confirmed across all major leaks and the Flipkart teaser. Memeburn and Haribhoomi report that the device will support 45-watt wired fast charging, matching the Redmi Note 17’s charging capabilities. Additionally, the phone is expected to include 22.5-watt reverse wired charging, allowing it to power other devices. Indian tech outlets and YouTube previews describe the phone as an “8000mAh battery beast” and suggest a fast charger will be included in the box, although official confirmation from POCO is pending.
Under the hood, the POCO M8 Power 5G is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, a 4-nanometer entry-level 5G system-on-chip designed for mid-range smartphones. According to Memeburn and Digit, the device will offer memory configurations of 6 GB or 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, paired with 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The phone will run HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, reflecting Xiaomi’s latest software platform for its 2026 devices, as noted by Memeburn and Indian YouTube coverage.
The camera setup on the POCO M8 Power is expected to mirror that of the Redmi Note 17, featuring a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an additional depth or secondary sensor, according to Memeburn and Haribhoomi. The front-facing camera is reported to be an 8-megapixel unit. Video recording capabilities are likely limited to 1080p resolution, with no support for 4K video, consistent with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4’s typical video processing features, as reported by Indian YouTube reviewers.
The device is expected to carry an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, based on the Redmi Note 17’s confirmed specifications, according to Memeburn. This durability feature will add protection against dust ingress and water jets, a notable inclusion in the mid-range segment.
The POCO M8 Power will be available primarily through Flipkart, as confirmed by the official microsite and reports from Digit. Pricing estimates for the Indian market center around ₹20,000 for the base variant, with higher RAM and storage options potentially pushing the price up to ₹25,000, according to Digit, Haribhoomi, and Indian YouTube sources. These figures remain unofficial until POCO announces pricing details at launch.
The POCO M8 Power 5G’s imminent arrival in India follows the Redmi Note 17’s debut in China and continues POCO’s strategy of offering feature-rich, battery-centric smartphones in the mid-range 5G segment. Further details, including official launch date, full specifications, and pricing, are expected to be confirmed by POCO in the coming weeks.
