Xiaomi officially teases the new Poco M8 Power 5G in a bold orange finish

On a crisp Monday morning, Xiaomi slipped a modest teaser onto its official channels, letting fans catch a fleeting look at what appears to be the next Poco flagship – the Poco M8 Power 5G. The smartphones is draped in an eye‑catching orange hue that instantly sets it apart from the sea of greys and blacks that dominate the market.

The short clip, just a few seconds long, doesn’t reveal any specifications, but the timing and the naming give us a few clues. The “M8” moniker suggests a continuation of the popular M‑series, while the “Power 5G” tag is a clear nod to a sizeable battery – something Poco has championed in past models like the M5 and M6 Pro.

Industry insiders are already speculating that the device could be a re‑badged Redmi Note 17, especially since the design language and the placement of the camera module look strikingly similar to Redmi’s recent releases. If that’s the case, Xiaomi may be trying to sweeten the deal for Indian consumers by bundling a larger battery, 5G connectivity, and a fresh colourway under the Poco banner.

Speaking of India, the teaser was posted on a Flipkart‑hosted microsite, confirming that the market is indeed the launchpad for the M8 Power 5G. That move isn’t surprising – India remains Xiaomi’s biggest growth engine, and the company has been rolling out a slew of budget‑friendly, high‑spec phones there over the past year.

While Xiaomi has kept the official specs under wraps, typical expectations for a “Power” series device would be a battery in the 5,000‑6,000 mAh range, a mid‑range MediaTek or Snapdragon chipset, and a decent multi‑camera setup. The orange finish could be the first of several colour options, aimed at younger users who like a splash of personality on their pocket‑sized tech.

We’ll likely hear more about pricing, exact launch dates, and detailed specs in the coming weeks, possibly during a dedicated Indian launch event. Until then, fans can keep refreshing the Flipkart page and sharing the teaser screenshot, hoping for a full reveal before the month’s end.