India, Dec. 31 -- Poco is set to kick off 2026 with a new mid-range smartphone launch in India. The company has officially confirmed that the Poco M8 5G will debut on January 8, strengthening its presence in the highly competitive 5G smartphone segment. The launch signals Poco's focus on sleek design, strong performance, and premium features at an accessible price.

The smartphone will be unveiled at 12 PM, and it will go on sale via Flipkart, where a dedicated microsite is already live. While Poco has confirmed only one device for the event, industry chatter suggests a Poco M8 Pro 5G could also be introduced later.

Poco confirmed the launch date through a teaser on X. The brand highlighted the phone's slim profile and lightweight build....