Poco M8 Power Leaks: Is This the Next Budget King for India?

Decoding the Latest Poco M8 Power Rumors

Xiaomi has been busy, recently pulling the curtain back on the new Redmi Note 17 and Note 17 Pro in China. But while those devices are taking center stage, eagle-eyed tech watchers have spotted something interesting hidden deep within the latest HyperOS firmware: the Poco M8 Power.

By analyzing the model numbers, we can piece together a clear picture of what’s coming. The Redmi Note 17 carries the model number 26021RN18C, while the mystery device, the Poco M8 Power, is tagged as 26021PC18I. The naming convention is a classic Xiaomi giveaway: “RN” points to Redmi, “PC” to Poco, while the suffix indicates the target market—”C” for China and “I” for India. This basically confirms that the M8 Power is officially on its way to the Indian market.

The Redmi Note 17, likely the sibling to the upcoming Poco M8 Power.

What to Expect from the Poco M8 Power

Given the striking similarity in model numbers, it’s highly likely the Poco M8 Power will be a rebranded version of the Chinese Redmi Note 17. If that holds true, we’re looking at an absolute beast in the battery department. If this rebranding follows the standard playbook, here are the specs you should keep an eye out for:

Display: A crisp 7-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, hitting 1,800 nits of peak brightness.
Performance: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
Storage: Options for 128GB or 256GB of internal space.
Cameras: A solid 50MP main shooter accompanied by an 8MP front-facing selfie camera.
Battery: A massive 8,000 mAh cell, supported by 45W wired charging to keep you powered through the weekend.

While Xiaomi is known for occasionally tweaking specs between regions or sub-brands, the prospect of an 8,000 mAh battery hitting the Indian market is an exciting development for power users. We’ll be keeping a close watch on this one as more details surface.