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POCO M8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Product A: POCO
118 of 162 known
Product B: Samsung
97 of 162 known
91 of 154 fields differ
- 58 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 35 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 45WB: 25WPOCO is 20 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APOCO: 75.4 × 164 mm
- BSamsung: 78.2 × 162.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276BZKBEUB, SM-A276BZBBEUB, SM-A276BZKCEUB, SM-A276BZBCEUB5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a27-5g-black-128gb-sm-a276bzkbeubRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK page and support page list SM-A276BZKBEUB. The Samsung UK spec API returns the four SKUs SM-A276BZKBEUB, SM-A276BZBBEUB, SM-A276BZKCEUB and SM-A276BZBCEUB. The EU product sheet and label name the model SM-A276B/DS. GSMArena also lists SM-A276B.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
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Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.
Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung UK spec: dual SIM, nano-SIM (4FF), slot type SIM 1 plus hybrid (SIM or microSD). The UK model lists no eSIM. GSMArena notes a nano-SIM plus eSIM option in some markets.15Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p3.phpRead 10 October 2026The review unit had two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. The second slot is hybrid with microSD. Some markets use nano-SIM plus eSIM.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
387.7ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 36Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a27-5gRead 10 October 2026Samsung US page: powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. The GSMArena review confirms the same chipset for the international SM-A276B.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm).
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
APOCO M8 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
APOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 1/2.88 inch | Not available | 72° | OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400) |
| Depth | 2 | 2.4 | 1/5.1 inch | Fixed | 82° | OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 27 | 1/2.76 inch | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 5 | 2.2 | 16 | 1/5.0 inch | 1.12 | Not available | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung: rear 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP, apertures F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4, autofocus and OIS on the main camera. Role order follows resolution.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 50 MP f/1.8 27 mm 1/2.76 inch 0.64 um PDAF OIS. Ultrawide 5 MP f/2.2 16 mm 1/5.0 inch 1.12 um. Macro 2 MP. Macro aperture f/2.4 is from Samsung's spec.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.
Camera features
Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
APOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung lists 4K at 30 fps and slow motion 240 fps at HD. The 1080p 30 fps row comes from GSMArena.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 480 fps, gyro-EIS. The 720p value stored is Samsung's 240 fps.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
APOCO M8 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 20 | 2.2 | 1/4 inch | 0.702 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 25 | 1/3.2 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
APOCO M8 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung Earjack row names USB Type-C. GSMArena: no 3.5 mm jack.11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 202615Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p3.phpRead 10 October 2026
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
Dolby Atmos (headphones only), UHQ upscaler (headphones only)11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026The review says Dolby Atmos and the UHQ upscaler only work with headphones.
Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026Samsung 5G FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 rows. Sub-6 only, no mmWave bands.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
FM radio
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Sensors fingerprint question expressly says in-screen optical recognition.
Side button11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint reader is side-mounted. The review calls it a capacitive reader in the power button.14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The power button houses a capacitive fingerprint reader.
Face unlock
2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.
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Sensors
Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.
Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Light sensor, Virtual proximity sensing11Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.phpRead 10 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
4,860mAh5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a27-5g-black-128gb-sm-a276bzkbeubRead 10 October 2026Footnote 10: rated (minimum) capacity is 4,860 mAh. Typical value is 5,000 mAh.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 10 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity 4860 mAh.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL: rated battery capacity 4860 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
APOCO M8 5G
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 23 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
51.17h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-energylabel.pdfRead 10 October 2026Label prints 51h 10 min, stored as decimal hours (51.17).9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL: 51.17 h per cycle.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (EU)
SAR body (EU)
Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 10 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.
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EPREL registration number
26807248Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a276bzkbeub-energylabel.pdfRead 10 October 2026The QR code on the EU energy label for SM-A276B/DS opens eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2680724.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2680724Read 10 October 2026EPREL registration 2680724 for model identifier SM-A276B/DS, supplier Samsung. On-market start 11 June 2026.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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