- The Poco M8x 5G was launched on August 21, 2026, and will be available for purchase starting August 27, 2026.
- The Poco M8x 5G is priced at ₹20,999, while the OnePlus N6 5G starts at ₹22,999.
- The OnePlus N6 5G was launched on June 30, 2026, as the first-ever N-series phone.
- Tipster Yogesh Brar has indicated that the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power are expected to launch in India by early September.
Poco has officially launched the M8X 5G in India at ₹20,999, directly competing with OnePlus's N6 5G priced at ₹22,999.2
The M8X features a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, which scores around 652054 points on AnTuTu.
In terms of camera capabilities, the M8X sports a 50MP main AI rear camera with an auxiliary support lens, while the OnePlus N6 5G features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.3
Battery-wise, the M8X is equipped with a 7,900mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 45W wired fast charging, whereas the N6 boasts an 8,000mAh battery with a promise of 3 days of battery life.
On the software front, the M8X runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and promises 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates. In contrast, the OnePlus N6 comes with OxygenOS 16.0 and offers 2 years of OS upgrades.
Both smartphones are designed to deliver premium features at budget-friendly prices, with Poco's M8X aiming to attract users looking for high performance without breaking the bank.
“The M8x 5G packs a 7,900mAh battery with 45W wired and 22.5W wireless charging, while the N6 5G offers a larger 8,000mAh cell promising 3 days of battery life. Poco also promises 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security patches, double OnePlus's commitment.”
