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General

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Series

M87Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK page is titled POCO M8 Series and separately lists M8 5G and M8 Pro 5G.

Xperia 101Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

25118PC98G2Owner'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 2026English model block explicitly identifies 25118PC98G.

XQ-GH543Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Product Information Q3 gives the launch on January 8, 2026. The original dated Notebookcheck launch report independently identifies the announcement that month. Month precision avoids equating earlier teasers with launch day.

25 August 20264Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK maker sales page invites orders for the M8 5G and lists its finishes. Maker UK current buy listing and official sold configuration terms establish retail availability. This is lifecycle status, not a stock guarantee.

Available9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review explicitly identifies retail availability. Not a guarantee of present stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony Xperia 10 VII16Reviewengadget.com/2243639/sony-phones-in-an-update-to-the-midrange-xperia-10Read 23 October 2026Engadget describes the Xperia 10 VIII as an upgrade to last year's Xperia 10 VII.17Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii_is_a_350_midranger_with_a_600_starting_price_-news-74308.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena compares the Xperia 10 VIII with the outgoing Xperia 10 VII and calls its screen the same as its predecessor's.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€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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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international hardware specification. No regional hardware union.

DE9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original German Price and Availability gives actual matching 8 GB/128 GB offer. European band table and exact manual/EPREL model identity independently match. Only DE reference represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Silver, Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK reference with 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB storage. Listed body dimensions and weight apply across the stated finishes.

Frozen White4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026Only Frozen White colour reference represented. Other colours and Asian model identifiers excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

Bar2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8Read 5 October 2026Original manufacturer imagery and full manual show a single non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to-six-year security promise. VII original launch footnote expressly counts from release. VIII fullspec does not state starting basis, so published exact end date is kept separately. Four Android upgrades are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

January 203211Maker spec sheet (PDF)i02.appmifile.com/780_operatorx_operatorx_xm/13/01/2026/578918593c22e0941ebe49a0de09604f.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker global compliance index links this model archive. P17P/25118PC8BG DOC for PSTI .pdf is misnamed externally, but its actual title and model body explicitly identify 25118PC98G. The UK PSTI declaration signed October 17, 2025 states support until 1/2032. Month precision preserved. This is the exact UK promise, separate from EU end-of-market regulatory minimum.

1 August 20327Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Explicit exact XQ-GH54 end date. Not calculated from rounded year promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

164mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

153mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

75.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

72mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.35mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

8.3mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

178g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

168g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q3: middle bezel uses in-mold injection combining plastic and aluminium alloy die-cast. Other represents the explicit mixed construction. A reviewer describing the visible frame as plastic does not replace the maker internal construction.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model review explicitly identifies plastic frame and back. Generic recycled-resin component claims alone were not used to determine whole-body materials.

Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 212Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q2 explicitly says composite material. No specific composite chemistry is published. Other is retained rather than guessing glass, polymer or fiberglass.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP651Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK regional certification takes precedence over broader FAQ claims. UK specification says IP65, whereas general FAQ says IP66. Only exact UK IP65 is stored.

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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1.5m5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche 1.50 m. Duration not inferred from IP68.

Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

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-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact European model supports one physical nano-SIM and one configured eSIM simultaneously as a dual-SIM device, with independent microSD. Two active eSIMs are not established. Asian dual-physical-SIM arrangements are excluded.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.1in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2392px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

422.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:95Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q1 publishes 20:9. This is the maker rounded aspect-ratio designation, not a calculated exact ratio from pixels.

19.5:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer says OLED. Variable refresh does not establish LTPO. Unqualified DCI-P3 100% claim lacks coverage-versus-volume basis and is omitted.

Display type (as published)

Flow AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

FHD+ OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Display section says system dynamically switches to 60 Hz or 90 Hz, with maximum 120 Hz. Lowest explicitly observed adaptive rate 60. No LTPO inference. Exact Black 8/256 review.

60Hz13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model display tests explicitly switch 60/120 Hz in supported apps. Not LTPO, game 120 depends on developer-setting override.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant touch sampling is activated in Game Turbo mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,500nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q9: Global brightness (HBM) 1500 nits. Manufacturer claim, not a measured result.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is unspecified.

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Minimum brightness

2nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q10 explicitly states 2 nits. Manufacturer claim.

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit panel bit-depth claim, not inferred from rounded colour count.

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DCI-P3 coverage

100%5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 coverage. No gamut volume is substituted.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer advertised PWM rate. Not a reviewer flicker measurement.

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Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

Punch hole14Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/06/15/xiaomi-poco-m8-5g-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes a screen hole without notch. Same conventional M8 display across finishes, corroborated by maker front images. The review sample is Silver 8/512, so no numerical measurements are transferred.

None3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front camera sits above the display in the bezel in original hardware diagram.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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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

Android 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Operating System first-batch question explicitly identifies Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Android 161Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 166Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current maker stable-version overview expressly lists Android 16 for exact marketed model. Rollout differs by operator and region. Original table was initially opened. Subsequent bounded independent reopens timed out. Accessible separate original maker support and exact-model review corroborate Android 16.15Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/smartphones/business-phonesRead 5 October 2026Current original maker business-phone page lists Xperia 10 VIII with Android 16 and Android 17 as a future update. This is separately corroborated by the original September 2026 exact-model Android 16 review and previously opened current stable-version table. Launch specification alone is not rollout evidence. The independent reviewer reopened this original source successfully. A bounded producer reopen timed out.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

4nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

88Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

APOCO M8 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M8 review specification gives four Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. Maker SOC Q5 confirms these architectures. Static exact Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware detail applies across 8/256 and 8/512. No review numerical performance is inherited from its 512 GB sample.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-82624-1/87-82624-1_REV_A_Snapdragon_6_Gen_3_Mobile_Platform_Product_Brief.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original chip-maker brief explicitly gives 4 Performance 2.4 GHz and 4 Efficiency 1.8 GHz. Cortex-A78/A55 names independently identified in original actual handset review. Generic supported memory, USB and charging capabilities not inherited.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno GPU1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer GPU nomenclature. Generic chipset features are not substituted for phone capabilities.

Qualcomm Adreno 7109Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

8GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Only 8 GB physical RAM represented. Up-to 6 GB virtual RAM on VIII is disk-backed expansion, not additional physical capacity. No RAM technology is inferred from chipset support.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR511Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual 8 GB/128 GB VIII test table explicitly lists LPDDR5. VII typo LDDR 4 X is not silently repaired or copied.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

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.

128GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 128 GB reference. Available free capacity is not nominal capacity.

Storage type

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

UFS 3.19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual 8 GB/128 GB European unit identifies UFS 3.1. Manufacturer nominal storage separately confirmed. No type inherited solely from chipset support.

Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

microSD (own slot)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1 TB maker expansion limit, converted to 1000 marketed decimal GB.

2TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to 2 TB microSDXC converted with decimal SI to 2000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

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.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.9	24	1/1.56 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	84°	Sony IMX766
Ultrawide	13	2.4	16	1/3 inch	1.12	Fixed	Not available	123°	SmartSens SC1320CS

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Maker effective sensor resolutions 50 MP main and 13 MP ultrawide retained. Both record 12 MP stills by default. Main 48 mm crop is not a physical third lens. Exact sensor part numbers and native pitch are supported separately by original exact-model camera review.10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model camera review explicitly identifies main Sony IMX766 PDAF/OIS and native 1.0 micrometre pitch. Ultrawide SmartSens SC1320CS and 1.12 micrometre pitch. Maker 1/3-inch optical format retained over VIII review 1/3.06 rounding. Exmor RS family name is not used as part number.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

Not available

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q11: main camera photo zoom 1x to 10x. Video range is 1x to 6x. Digital photo maximum, not optical magnification.

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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.

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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.

AI Super Resolution Zoom, Night shooting function, Panorama, Bokeh, Look1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

APOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary video rate per resolution. No unsupported slow-motion mode or lens scope inferred.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	120

Source10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original camera chapter limits ordinary main recording to 4K 30/Full HD 60, with ultrawide Full HD 30. Original review Introduction explicitly lists rear 1080p 30/60/120, corroborating 120 fps slow mode in full manual. Highest stated Full HD capture rate 120 fps includes slow motion. No 120 fps on every rear physical lens inferred.12Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model Introduction explicitly lists 1080p 30/60/120 rear capture. Full manual independently proves 120 fps slow motion. Ordinary camera mode maximum 60 is distinct.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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Video stabilisation

EIS13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact Black review video paragraph explicitly rear 1080p recording with electronic stabilization (EIS), while 4K lacks it and 1080p focus bug can occur with movement. Device-level rear EIS presence only, no 4K stabilization or OIS claim. Maker unspecified rear anti-shake wording is not used to name EIS.

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer expressly identifies hybrid OIS/EIS video. Per-camera OIS handled separately. No gyro-based method inferred.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q14 and Camera Functions Q2 both state rear 240 fps capture. The maker contradicts itself on resolution: Q14 says 720p, Functions Q2 says 1080p. Resolution is unresolved, so no slow-motion resolution is added to ordinary rear_video_modes.

120fps3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Slow chapter explicitly records 120 fps using the main camera. It does not publish resolution there, so no resolution is inferred solely from that chapter.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie 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.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	8	2	26	1/4 inch	1.12	Fixed	78°	SmartSens SC820CS

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 202610Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model review identifies SmartSens SC820CS, native 1.12 micrometre pitch and fixed focus. No flagship 12 MP camera inherited.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

APOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary front recording rate per resolution.

BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source10Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p5.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model camera table and prose explicitly cap front recording at Full HD 30.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speaker section explicitly calls them stereo speakers. Maker Audio Q1 identifies two physical speakers, top shared with earpiece and separate bottom speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Technical table: Kopfhöreranschluss Nein. Body audio output is USB-C. Exact Black 8/256 model.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

213Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Design section identifies a second microphone on top and main microphone below. Profesional Review Silver model independently identifies two physical microphones. No noise-reduction channel count used.

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original part-names diagram explicitly labels main and second microphones. Two physical microphones. Flagship voice-priority third microphone not inherited.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner'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 2026Exact RED declaration expressly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS. The maker spec page lists WCDMA bands, so UMTS is stored.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026European reference bands independently compared with full manual model identity and EU fiche. The 3G band listing establishes UMTS. It does not name HSPA, so that protocol is omitted.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

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, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

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, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network explicitly lists SA/NSA. No HSPA inferred from WCDMA.

SA, NSA13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact review-unit connectivity explicitly states both SA and NSA sub 6. Chipset mmWave support not inherited.

5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

Not available

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Satellite

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q3 explicitly denies satellite communications. Satellite GNSS positioning is separate.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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.

AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026AAC expressly named in Bluetooth section. LDAC and aptX Adaptive expressly named for wireless audio. Local playback formats excluded.

NFC

Yes2Owner'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 2026Exact English EU Frequency Bands and Power block expressly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q11 explicitly denies UWB.

Not available

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 pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Navigation and Positioning explicitly denies dual-frequency positioning.

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Connector

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states Type-C USB interface.

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states USB 2.0. Connector shape is separate.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports explicitly denies DisplayPort Alt Mode for this POCO model.

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original connectivity prose explicitly says no USB Alt-mode video output. Casting does not establish wired display support.

IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

FM radio

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q6 explicitly denies FM radio.

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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 button3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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.

None11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-device prose explicitly says facial recognition not included. VII review claim of 2D face unlock is not inherited.

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, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Not available

Shutter button3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

ERM vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Housing/input section explicitly identifies an ERM vibration motor and three adjustable levels. Static model hardware, corroborating maker flat motor wording.

ERM vibration motor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-device prose explicitly identifies ERM motor. Linear motor from flagship phones excluded.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

5,370mAh16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated capacity 5370 mAh. Not typical 5520 mAh and no Wh calculation.

4,850mAh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit rated 4850 mAh. Maker headline 5000 is not explicitly classified as typical in checked accessible text and is omitted from typical field.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,520mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Battery type

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly names silicon-carbon battery technology. FAQ general battery wording does not override this specific chemistry claim.

Not available

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

APOCO M8 5G

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BSony Xperia 10 VIII

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	48

Source4Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-launches-xperia-10-viii-with-a-focus-on-improving-everyday-ease-of-useRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to-two-day/48-hour claim. Original footnote tests 360 minutes daily browsing, video, gaming and other functions plus 1080 minutes standby. This is mixed active/standby use, not 48 hours continuous active use. Actual conditions vary.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

45W5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ Charging Q1/Q12 explicitly states handset 45 W support. Specifications define HyperCharge/TurboCharge as adapter output, so that adapter footnote is not used as proof of handset input.

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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.

USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026USB PD expressly supported. No formal maker handset input maximum found. Optional 30 W adapter and EU 3 W required minimum do not prove handset maximum.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Charging explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

Not available

Wireless charging power

Not available

Not available

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Not available

Not available

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

Not available

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications support up to 18 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse claim inferred.

Not available

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard bundle excludes mains adapter. A promotional gift charger and recommended adapter are separate from standard box contents.

No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original charging chapter explicitly states a charger is not included. Optional adapter and regional promotions excluded.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,019points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Own Geekbench 6 single chart: 1019 points. Exact reviewed Black 8 GB/256 GB 5520 mAh international IP65 phone, software section Android 15/HyperOS. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. No laptop default/highest-mode requirement is applied to smartphone scores. Independent actual review About Phone image Test_Poco_M8_-System-7.jpg proves 256 GB storage and supplies review software context: HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM / Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002. Review RAM table gives 8 GB. Benchmark screenshots explicitly name international 25118PC98G. Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0.

957points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 September 2026 European unit. Geekbench 6-series single-core 957. Shared current heading 6.7 is not proof of original minor version. Firmware and performance mode unstated. GPU comparison labels sometimes misname chipset Gen 1, so no values are taken from those mislabelled rows.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,957points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Same exact sample and Geekbench 6 multi chart: 2957. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. Software context and Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0 are the same as in the single-core note.

2,853points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 European unit, Geekbench 6-series multi-core 2853. Other versions and original run minor version not inferred.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

864points18Measurementsmartzone.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/poco-m8-5g-im-test/Test_Poco_M8_-Benchmark-4.jpgRead 7 October 2026Actual original review screenshot expressly Wild Life Extreme total 864, model 25118PC98G, January 18, 2026. Review RAM table 8 GB and actual About Phone System-7 image 256 GB establish exact Black base. Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002 / HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM pictured. 3DMark app build and power mode unstated. Ordinary Wild Life 3271 and Sling Shot 4256 are separate tests, not substituted.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

862,599points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact review technical table expressly labels Antutu (v11) 862599. Own tested Black 8/256 Android 15/HyperOS sample. Version 11 retained in note. The separate version 10 chart is not mixed with this value. Power mode and per-test firmware build unreported. AnTuTu screenshot version 11.0.8.

879,035points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original AnTuTu v11 total 879035 on exact European 8 GB/128 GB Android 16 test unit. Patch version, firmware and performance mode unstated. Other major versions and other products excluded.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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1,487nits9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original APL18 peak 1487 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 3 on same reference configuration. Fullscreen, HDR and 75%-window results are distinct. Auto/manual mode and firmware not explicitly attached to APL18 scalar.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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480Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-s-mid-range-lineup-remains-unique-and-is-getting-expensive-Sony-Xperia-10-VIII-Review.1408419.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review measures 480 Hz across brightness samples. VII uses Rigol software. No manufacturer dimming frequency inferred.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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99min13Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_viii-review-2992p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Original exact European single-nano-SIM plus eSIM review unit, 8 GB/128 GB Android 16. Time 0% to full 99 minutes with 30 W USB-PD charger. Adapter model and firmware unstated. Maker handset wattage formally unpublished. Separate Notebookcheck 69-minute result lacks charger conditions and is not combined.

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class B.

A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

50h16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 50 hours under EU regulatory test. Not a UK maker mixed-use runtime or reviewer active-use score.

53h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche publishes 53 whole hours for standardized EU test. It is not ordinary mixed-use runtime.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings endurance 1000 cycles.

1,400cycles5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit 1400 cycles. API encoded units are not guessed.

Drop resistance class

A16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, with 270 falls separately reported.

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

C16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C. Numeric index 2.63 is not a class.

D5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

1.07W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC filing report BL-SZ2571545-701 publicly mirrored. Page 1 exact 25118PC98G and page 13 section 3.3.1 Maximum Report SAR 1 g head 1.07 W/kg at 0 mm. Page 10-11 explicitly authorize reuse of unchanged Redmi test data with exact POCO hardware changes and worst-case spot checks. Whole-phone maxima, not a lower single-band grant subtotal.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

0.53W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-model report page 13: maximum 1 g body-worn 0.53 W/kg at 15 mm. This is body-worn, not 0.99 hotspot at 10 mm or 2.56 specific 10 g. Direct FCC route was 403, no bypass. Public original filing PDF fully read.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

0.997W/kg2Owner'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 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

0.987W/kg2Owner'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 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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ASHA protocol support1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Explicit ASHA support. Generic HAC label is not an M/T rating. HAP from flagship models not inherited.

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

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m82Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-10m8/specRead 5 October 2026Original exact manufacturer full specifications independently opened alongside full manual and original EU fiche. No standalone technical sheet found. The support URL for VIII timed out, but original full-specification product URL opened successfully.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-10m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual read, 167 pages. Reference hardware restricted to XQ-GH54.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

247614816EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Official English product information sheet for exact 25118PC98G, EPREL 2476148. EU registration testing scope. Exact global code, IP65 and 45 W match retained UK hardware. Registration printed on page 2.

26499395EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche identifies exact European XQ-GH54. Placement date is not retail availability.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years8Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone, section 1, expressly gives a two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. The original UK M8 series sales page advertises two-year quality assurance. EU fiche twelve-month minimum is not transferred.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2649939_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EEA supplier commercial guarantee 24 months. Applies only to EEA source market. UK warranty and statutory rights not inferred.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.