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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 13 | 8 January 2026 (manufacturer launch date) |
| Released | 2026, February 20 | 8 January 2026 (launch market; local availability varies) |
| Status | Available | Released |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM: B2/3/5/8 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | WCDMA:B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 |
| 4G LTE | LTE | LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66/71; LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42/48 |
| 5G | SA/NSA | n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78 |
| Speed | LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 2G | 3G | 4G | 5G | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Composite back; plastic and aluminum-alloy die-cast mid-frame |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 77.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.04 x 0.29 in) | 164 x 75.42 x 7.35 mm |
| IP Rating | IP64 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (water splashes) | IP66 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM, dual standby; second slot shared with microSD; no eSIM |
| Weight | 195 g | 178g |
DISPLAY9 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 4500nits Peak; 1600nits HBM | Brightness: 3200 nits peak brightness, 800 nits (typ) |
| Color | 1.07 billion | Color depth: 12-bit (68.7 billion colors); DCI-P3 wide color gamut |
| Features | — | Always-on display; sunlight and reading modes; DC/high-frequency PWM dimming; no HDR display |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 7i / Panda Glass 1711 (manufacturer FAQ lists alternative glass suppliers) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1208 x 2644 pixels (~429 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~89.2% | 92% |
| Size | Main: 6.78 inches | 6.77" |
| Type | Curved AMOLED | AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 6nm, Octa-core, Up to 2.4GHz | Octa-core Arm Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55; up to 2.4 GHz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno A710 |
| OS | HiOS 16 | Based on Android 16 | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | Expandable storage up to 1TB |
| Internal | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| RAM | 8 GB physical RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | LPDDR4X + UFS2.2 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 GB / 256 GB; 8 GB physical RAM | 256GB / 512GB; 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR | Single LED flash; HDR photos; main-camera autofocus |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP main, f/1.8, autofocus; 2 MP depth, f/2.4, fixed focus |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps; 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | Fixed focus; HDR photos; EIS for video |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 20MP front camera, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with Stereo Speakers | Dual speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Radio | Yes | No FM radio |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 2.0; OTG; no DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| WLAN | Yes | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | — | Google Gemini, Circle to search with Google; AI Erase, AI Remove Reflection, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, AI Beautify |
| Satellite | — | No satellite communication |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor | Proximity Sensor | G-Sensor | E-compass | Gyroscope | Under-display Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared Remote Control | Virtual proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Electronic compass; IR blaster; Gyroscope |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8000mAh | 5520mAh (typ) |
| Charging Type | 45W charging | 45W turbo charging; Up to 18W reverse charging |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po Battery | Silicon-anode battery; non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Mystic Purple / Melting Silver / Storm Titanium | Black; Silver; Green |
| Compatibility | Bangladesh specification set | Global POCO M8 5G specification; nano-SIM + hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot. Available configurations and network support vary by region. |
| Cooling | — | No dedicated cooling system, according to Xiaomi’s model-specific FAQ |
| Models | Pova Curve 2 5G, LK7K | Region-specific variants |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦380,000 | ₦380,000 |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | Pova Curve 2 | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |