Poco M8 Power launched with Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and 8000mAh battery

Poco M8 Power has launched in India with a limited-time starting price of Rs 21,999 for the 6GB model. The phone pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip with an 8,000mAh battery and 45W charging, aiming to stand out in the budget 5G segment on endurance and everyday use.

Poco M8 Power price in India starts at Rs 24,999, offers cut it to Rs 21,999

The Poco M8 Power is listed at Rs 24,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB model. The 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 27,999 before launch offers. Poco is also running a coupon and bank or exchange discount, which brings the opening price down to Rs 21,999 for the 6GB version.

This launch pricing is clearly meant to create early interest. Once the limited-time offer ends, buyers will likely be looking at the higher listed prices instead. The first sale on Flipkart is set for August 7, so that will be the key test for how the market reacts after the initial discount window closes.

• Base variant: 6GB + 128GB at Rs 24,999
• Higher variant: 8GB + 128GB at Rs 27,999
• Limited-time launch offer: Rs 21,999 for the 6GB model
• Sale platform: Flipkart
• Sale date: August 7

HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and 4 years OS upgrades target long use

Software support is one of the stronger parts of the Poco M8 Power package. The phone runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, and Poco says it will get four years of major OS upgrades along with six years of security patches. That kind of support is often what separates a short-term budget phone from one that can stay useful for longer.

Alongside the software, the device includes a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 50MP main camera sensor. Those are not unusual headline features in the mid-range market, but they do help the phone look more complete. In this case, the battery and update policy are doing most of the heavy lifting, while the display and camera add to the overall value story.

The combination of an 8,000mAh battery, 45W charging and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 points to a phone built for daily reliability rather than flashy extras. That should matter to buyers who want longer battery life, a smoother display and a longer software runway without moving into a higher price bracket.

For budget 5G phones, the challenge is often the same: good hardware at launch, but weak support later. Poco is trying to answer that with a clearer update promise and a larger battery than many rivals in the segment. Whether that is enough to pull buyers in will depend on how much value people place on endurance and long-term software support versus just the lowest possible price.