POCO M8 Pro 5G and M8 5G, Officially Launched in the Philippines

POCO expands its midrange lineup in the Philippines with the POCO M8 Pro 5G starting at PHP 13,149 and the more affordable POCO M8 5G from PHP 9,999, both designed for all-day entertainment and everyday durability.

• Midrange With Muscle: Flagship-inspired battery, display, audio, and performance upgrades land in the POCO M Series for 2026
• Entertainment-First Design: Big AMOLED screens, loud stereo speakers, and serious cooling for gaming and streaming
• PH Pricing Highlight: Starts at PHP 9,999 promo, with the Pro going up to PHP 15,899

POCO is kicking off 2026 with a confident refresh of its fan-favorite M Series, officially introducing the POCO M8 5G and POCO M8 Pro 5G in the Philippines. Known for delivering solid specs at student-friendly prices, POCO is now pushing the M Series deeper into midrange territory, packing in features that used to feel reserved for higher-end phones.

“Following our entry into the premium market with F8 Series, POCO M Series is taking another bold step with a full-scale upgrade to the next level,” said Kang Lou, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Spokesperson at POCO Global. “Combining portability, high-quality audiovisuals, long-lasting battery life, and exceptional durability, the M Series is designed to deliver exceptional entertainment experiences for everyday users,” he added.

POCO M8 Pro 5G: Entertainment Comes First

Sitting at the top of the lineup, the POCO M8 Pro 5G is clearly built for users who stream, game, and scroll for hours.

Massive Battery With Super-Fast Charging

The Pro packs a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery, designed to last up to six years while keeping the phone surprisingly manageable in hand. Charging anxiety is basically gone thanks to 100W HyperCharge, which can fill the battery to 100 percent in around 40 minutes. There is also 22.5W reverse charging, turning the phone into a handy power bank for earbuds or accessories.

Bright, Smooth, and Easy on the Eyes

Up front is a 6.83-inch 1.5K CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display built for binge sessions. With up to 3200 nits peak brightness, visibility stays strong even under harsh sunlight. Support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ boosts contrast and color, while TÜV Rheinland-certified 3840Hz PWM dimming helps reduce eye strain during late-night Netflix or study breaks.

Audio keeps pace with visuals. Dual 1115F stereo speakers deliver immersive sound backed by Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, plus a 400 percent volume boost that actually makes outdoor listening usable.

Serious Performance for Gaming and Multitasking

Under the hood, the POCO M8 Pro 5G runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, posting an AnTuTu score of over 1,061,253, a big leap over the previous generation. To keep performance stable, POCO adds its IceLoop Cooling System with real liquid cooling, helping the phone stay cool during long gaming sessions.

Connectivity also gets smarter with the Xiaomi Surge T1S Tuner for stronger signals and Xiaomi Offline Communication, enabling kilometer-level voice calls even without cellular coverage. Running Xiaomi HyperOS, the phone also supports Google Gemini and Circle to Search, making everyday tasks faster and more intuitive.

Camera Upgrades You Can Actually Feel

Photography is handled by a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera with OIS, delivering sharper photos and steadier videos, especially in low light. The upgraded 32MP front camera improves video calls and selfies, while 4K video at 30fps with built-in HDR brings more detail to clips.

Creative tools like the AI Creativity Assistant and Dynamic Shots 2.0 make editing and motion capture more fun without needing third-party apps.

Built Tough, Still Stylish

Despite its power, the POCO M8 Pro 5G stays sleek at 8.31mm thin and 205.9g. Protection comes from Gorilla Glass Victus 2, SGS-certified durability, and serious water and dust resistance with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings. Wet Touch Technology 2.0 keeps the screen responsive even when things get messy.

POCO M8 5G: Lightweight, Everyday Essential

For users who want strong entertainment features in a slimmer, lighter body, the POCO M8 5G delivers.

Big Screen, Loud Sound

The phone features a 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3200 nits brightness, making it great for social media, streaming, and casual gaming. Color accuracy is boosted with DCI-P3 wide color gamut and 12-bit color depth, while TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification keeps long viewing sessions comfortable.

Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio offer immersive sound, supported by a 300 percent volume boost.

Slim Yet Surprisingly Tough

At just 7.35mm thin and 178g, this is the thinnest phone in the POCO M Series. Despite the slim profile, it passes SGS shock and drop tests, carries an IP66 rating, and includes Wet Touch Technology 2.0.

Reliable Performance and All-Day Battery

Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the POCO M8 5G scores over 850,000 on AnTuTu, handling everyday multitasking with ease. A 5520mAh battery keeps it running all day, while 45W fast charging speeds up top-ups. Memory extension supports up to 16GB RAM, with expandable storage up to 1TB.

Camera Features for Daily Life

Camera-wise, it features a 50MP Light Fusion 400 main camera, a 20MP selfie shooter, and 4K video recording, supported by AI tools like AI Beautify, AI Remove Reflection, and AI Sky.

POCO M8 Series Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

The POCO M8 Series is available exclusively on Shopee Philippines.

POCO M8 Pro 5G

8GB + 256GB: PHP 13,149 promo (from PHP 16,999 SRP)
12GB + 512GB: PHP 15,899 promo (from PHP 19,999 SRP)

POCO M8 5G

8GB + 256GB: PHP 9,999 promo (from PHP 12,999 SRP)
8GB + 512GB: PHP 11,829 promo (from PHP 14,999 SRP)

For students, young professionals, and anyone chasing maximum entertainment per peso, the POCO M8 Series makes a strong case as one of POCO’s most ambitious midrange launches yet.