Key Highlights of Poco M8 Pro
- Global rebrand of Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
- Model number: 2510EPC8BG
- 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging
- OmniVision OVX8000 primary camera
- 8 MP ultra-wide OmniVision OV08F camera
- Part of Xiaomi Poco M series global repositioning
Xiaomi is rejigging its Poco phone series with the launch of the Poco M8 Pro globally, which seems to be a rebrand for the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. In case the previous rumours that suggested the Poco M8 Pro will instead be a rebranded Poco X8 or X8 Pro, some conflicting early reports suggest Xiaomi will surprise everyone, claiming it to be a global variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.
The world got its information about the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus when it launched in China some time back and created a buzz around its features and specifications. Now it looks like Xiaomi’s global intention is leaked early on via the firmware and model numbers. Namely, the Poco M8 Pro is said to be identified by the model number ‘2510EPC8BG’, and the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus with ‘2510ERA8BC’. This does confirm that the Poco M8 Pro will be making use of the hardware of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and is a big re-brand for the Poco M series globally.
The Poco M8 Pro is rumored with a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired fast charging, which means that the device should offer longer endurance and quick charging support too. For the cameras, the smartphone is said to feature an OmniVision OVX8000 main sensor as the Redmi Note 14 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Civi. It will feature an 8 MP OmniVision OV08F sensor for ultra-wide shots, which is also found on the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.
Xiaomi’s rebranding ploy suggests a significant departure when it comes to the Poco range, at least with respect to the M series that has so far borrowed hardware from their own Redmi family. With an uncertain future awaiting the Poco X series, the Poco M8 Pro is likely to grab all the international eyeballs with its big battery, super fast charging solution, and enhanced camera.Qualcomm rumored to be 2\\%.
For Xiaomi fans and members of the Poco army, this rebrand would mean they have a no-nonsense, globally sold phone that offers the best of the hardware and the tweaks refined on the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus.
FAQ
Yes, it seems like the Poco M8 Pro is, at least globally, a rebrand of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and even shares much of its hardware.
The Poco M8 Pro is rumored to come with a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W wired charging capabilities.
The phone will come with a primary 48 MP OmniVision OVX8000 camera trim and and 8 MP OmniVision OV08F second ultra-wide-angle camera.
Not like old PocoMs, this time the M8 Pro is a strict rebrand of the Redmi Note series of device, proving the existence of a new global PocoM.
While no exact dates are being provided right now, early feedback hint at global availability post the arrival of the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in China.
