Xiaomi is launching the Poco M8x 5G in India on August 21, bringing a new processor tier to the budget segment. The new processor is significant because it prioritizes daily responsiveness, which is a primary consideration for consumers in this market segment. The device aims to improve daily usability through faster application loading times compared to the previous model.
Budget smartphone arrives August 21 with new ARM processor
The Poco M8x 5G runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor built on a 4-nanometer process. This chip combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.4 GHz with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz. Xiaomi states that this configuration delivers 43 percent faster app launches than its direct predecessor.
Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
- Display: 6.9-inch IPS, 720p+, 120 Hz
- Battery: 6,000 mAh, 33W USB-C charging
- RAM: 6 GB physical + up to 6 GB swap
- Design: Green faux leather back, gold frame
Rumors indicate the phone features a 6.9-inch IPS display with 720p+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. These screen specifications remain unconfirmed by the vendor and are listed as preliminary reports. The device also reportedly includes 6 GB of physical RAM supplemented by up to 6 GB of swap memory.
Unconfirmed reports suggest a 6,000 mAh battery that supports up to 33 watts of USB-C charging. The design reportedly uses a green faux leather back panel with a gold frame and camera module. These aesthetic and power details are currently based on leak reports rather than official specifications.
The Poco M8x 5G is scheduled for an official launch in India on Friday, August 21. No pricing information has been released for this market yet. The launch was analyzed in the context of Poco's recent budget smartphone releases.
Source: NotebookCheck
