POCO has officially introduced the POCO M8 5G and POCO M8 Pro 5G in Singapore, marking a major evolution in the brand’s M Series.

The latest mid-range smartphones bring flagship-inspired entertainment features for the following prices:

POCO M8 Pro

• 8GB+256GB: SG$ 369 / SG$ 389 (Early Bird / Recommended Retail Price)
• 12GB+512GB: SG$ 429 / SG$ 449

POCO M8

• 8GB+256GB: SG$ 299 / SG$ 329
• 8GB+512GB: SG$ 329 / SG$ 359

The Early Bird Price period is available via mi.com, Lazada, and Shopee until January 19. Both variants come in Black, Green, and Silver colorways.

POCO M8 Pro 5G

Headlining the POCO M8 Series is the Pro variant, which takes an entertainment-first approach.

It comes with upgrades across battery, display, speakers, and camera system to bring flagship-level experiences to the midrange segment.

The POCO M8 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 7s gen 4 processor for a 66% better AnTuTu score. It houses a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W HyperCharge and 22.5W reverse charging.

In front is a 6.83-inch 1.5K CrystalRes Flow AMOLED display with up to 3,200 bits of brightness, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.

This display is coupled with dual 1115F speakers for rich and balanced 3D sound enhanced by Dual Gold Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos.

And for the first time in the M Series, the Pro variant features the POCO IceLoop Cooling System with real liquid cooling. This leads to improved heat dissipation to sustain peak performance.

Onto its cameras, the POCO M8 Pro has a fully-upgraded 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera and flagship-level OIS for better light intake. It also has a 32MP front camera.

For software, Ultra-Clear Portrait algorithm delivers sharper and more natural selfies. Imaging tools include the AI Creativity Assistant for effortless editing.

POCO M8 5G

Meanwhile, the POCO M8 5G also elevates entertainment in the midrange level. It comes with a 6.77-inch Flow AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a similar 3,200 nits peak brightness.

Along with these are DCI-P3 wide color gamut and 12-bit color depth, as well as eye-care certifications. The device comes with the same Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio dual speakers as well.

The POCO M8 is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor while inside is a 5,520mAh battery.

For its cameras, the device comes with a 50MP Light Fusion 400 main camera and upgraded 20MP selfie camera.

Among the improved features of the cameras are an AI-enhanced portrait mode and AI image editing tools.

Upgrades everywhere

With Xiaomi HyperOS, the phones have Google Gemini, Circle to Search with Google, and Xiaomi Offline Communication.

They also come with Xiaomi Surge T1S Tuner to stronger signal reception and more stable connections.

For protection, the Pro has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and SGS Premium Performance Certification. It also has quadruple IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings.

Not to be left behind, the POCO M8 also passed the SGS Comprehensive Shock and Drop-resistance test. It is also rated IP66.

Design wise, they come in floating dual-curved bodies, offering a refined feel in a sleek and stylish design.

At this year’s CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TCL CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) and Lenovo have further proved their long-term partnership. The newest Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold are equipped with displays by TCL CSOT.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

The continuous collaboration of the two mighty Chinese companies bring out something that has been envisioned in laptops for quite a while now.

Ever imagined of a conventional laptop with standard 16:9 display that can instantly stretch into a 21:9 widescreen monitor? Well, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept proves it’s more than possible.

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Pioneering this partnership starts with TCL CSOT’s rollable display. Dubbed as the Lenovo PureSight OLED Gaming display. From a regular 16-inch 16:9 display, it completely transforms into an ultra-wide screen — stretching between 21.5 all the way to 24 inches.

For gamers and even e-sports athletes who seek visual flexibility (literally and figuratively), the display adapts to three (3) different training phases.

• Focus Mode (16 inches) for honing reflexes
• Tactical Mode (21.5 inches) for enhanced situational awareness
• Arena Mode (24 inches) for full-scale competitive simulation

Behind that rollable display tech by TCL CSOT lies a dual-motor, tension-based system. This not only means that the rollable display can unroll smoothly, the expansion is not just controlled, its contraction also delivers minimal vibration and noise.

There’s also a dedicated tensioning mechanism that ensures consistent tautness across the OLED panel. Low-friction materials then secures durability throughout the rolling cycle.

motorola razr fold

Finally, after a long wait, motorola finally unveils their first-ever book-style foldable.

The motorola razr fold headlines TCL CSOT’s 8.1-inch 2K LTPO flexible inner display. And unlike most foldable offerings in the market today, it supports a stylus!

When closed, its 6.6-inch external display delivers the familiarity of a candy-bar smartphone. Furthermore, its sleek, striking, and slim silhouette will feel comfortable in one’s hands.

Not much has been shared but more details will soon be unfolded by motorola.

The Co-Innovation Legacy

The steady legacy of TCL CSOT and Lenovo has already delivered consumer-ready products past the convention center show floor showcase.

Those include the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with a flexible 4K OLED display unveiled at CES 2025. Even the motorola razr 60 series flip-style foldables launched last July 2025 was not missed.

And, with the introduction of the Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold, both companies continue to turn advanced display research into practical, user-focused products — setting new standards for performance, comfort, and sustainability.

With past display innovations, these newer advancements offer a more immersive viewing experience, better eye comfort, and flexiblility across various user applications.

This continuous collaboration highlights the companies shared commitment to advancing display technology and elevating the visual experience for users worldwide.

TCL CSOT’s constant strive for innovation is mainly driven by their APEX values:

• A-mazing Display Experience
• P-rotective of Eye Health
• E-co-Friendly to build and use; and
• X-Unlimited Imaginative Potential

Jun Zhao, the Senior Vice President of TCL Technology and CEO of TCL CSOT, states that the company is dedicated in providing Lenovo high-quality displays and custom diplay solutions that turn advanced technology into something  “We are dedicated to providing Lenovo with high-quality, custom display solutions that turn advanced technology into everyday excellence, and

He also says “they look forward to exploring new frontiers together.”

Despite how much some companies claim that everyone is embracing AI features with open arms, you will likely struggle to find a single user who bought a PC last year specifically because it features AI technology. Regardless, CES 2026 is still inundated with devices pushing more and more AI towards consumers. However, Dell is slowly realizing that AI PCs might not be the future they envisioned.

Via an interview with PC Gamer, Dell admitted that focusing on AI last year wasn’t the right strategy.

“We’re very focused on delivering upon the AI capabilities of a device — in fact everything that we’re announcing has an NPU in it — but what we’ve learned over the course of this year, especially from a consumer perspective, is they’re not buying based on AI,” says Kevin Terwilliger, Dell’s head of product.

To be fair, Dell is still shipping its PCs with AI inside. The products themselves haven’t really changed. However, the brand is realizing that an AI-first approach offers little value in the minds of users.

“In fact, I think AI probably confuses them more than it helps them understand a specific outcome,” he continued.

Last year, companies began a spirited push to sell AI features to everyone. Most laptops and smartphones began their spiels with whatever AI-infused gimmick they had. Though there have been trends, the number of teraflops a device can do isn’t on everyone’s priority list. Most might not even be able to explain what a “teraflop” is.

Of course, that’s not to say that AI isn’t useful. The technology can help improve performance and battery life. But those aren’t features that the current AI-fist push focuses on. Hopefully, Dell’s admission leads to a better discussion as to how prominent AI should be.