The Poco M8 Power redefines 'power' by prioritizing battery life over raw performance.
It houses a massive 8,000mAh cell, making it one of the largest in its segment.
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This review explores the phone's design, display, performance, battery, and software, highlighting its strengths and trade-offs.
Design and Display
The Blaze Orange variant stands out with its bold color and large camera island. The plastic build feels solid, and the matte finish resists fingerprints.
At 8.45mm thick and 225 grams, it's not lightweight, but the weight distribution is balanced. The flat frame offers a secure grip.
The 6.99-inch FHD+ AMOLED display is a highlight, offering 120Hz refresh rate, 1,800 nits peak brightness, and deep blacks.
It supports DC dimming and Wet Touch 2.0.
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However, HDR playback is missing, and video playback is capped below 4K. The single bottom-firing speaker lacks stereo separation.
Performance and Battery
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset handles daily tasks smoothly but struggles with demanding games. The 8GB RAM helps with multitasking, though occasional stutters occur.
Thermals are well-managed thanks to a 10,416mm² graphite cooling system. The phone stays cool during extended use.
The 8,000mAh battery delivers exceptional endurance, easily lasting a full day of heavy use and up to two days with lighter usage.
Screen-on time averages 8-10 hours.
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Charging takes about two hours with the included 45W charger, which is slow for the capacity. Reverse wired charging at 22.5W is a useful bonus.
The M8 Power runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, promising four years of OS updates and six years of security patches.
It includes AI tools, Circle to Search, and an IR blaster.
Bloatware is present, with several third-party apps pre-installed. Setup also pushes additional app recommendations.
Overall, the Poco M8 Power is a niche device for battery enthusiasts.
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Its long-lasting battery and software support are compelling, but the entry-level performance and slow charging may deter power users.
