Poco has started teasing its next budget smartphone lineup in India. After launching the Poco F8 series globally, the brand is now shifting focus to its popular M-series. The first official teaser for the Poco M8 series has gone live in India, strongly hinting at an upcoming launch. Reports suggest the phones could debut in January 2026, making Poco one of the busiest brands early next year.
Poco M8 India Launch Timeline And Models
The teaser image does not reveal specifications or design details. However, it clearly confirms that a new Poco M-series smartphone is coming soon. According to industry reports, the lineup will include two models:
- Poco M8
- Poco M8 Pro
Poco is expected to announce the official launch date later this week. The timing is important. The Indian smartphone market will already see major launches like the Redmi Note 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro series on January 6, 2026. If the leaks are accurate, the Poco M8 series will become the third big smartphone launch of the month in India.
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Expected Features and Specifications (Leaked)
Leaks suggest that the Poco M8 series could be rebranded versions of Redmi phones, which is a strategy Poco has followed before.
Here’s what is expected:
- Poco M8 may be based on Redmi Note 15
- Poco M8 Pro may be based on Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Design may differ slightly from Redmi models
- Poco branding with a fresh back panel look
Camera changes (key difference):
- Redmi Note 15 Pro+ has a 200MP main camera
- Poco M8 Pro is expected to get a 50MP main camera instead
This change could help Poco control pricing while keeping performance balanced for budget buyers.
What’s Next For Poco?
After the M8 launch, Poco is reportedly preparing the Poco X8 series. Leaks suggest Poco may skip the standard F8 in 2026 and focus more on X-series phones. The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max could be rebranded versions of upcoming Redmi Turbo models launching in China.
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