A new leak shared by kacskrz on X confirms that the POCO M8 Power is the Indian version of the newly launched REDMI Note 17 5G. Unlike previous speculation about battery reductions for international markets, the Indian model will reportedly retain the same massive 8,000mAh battery found in the Chinese variant.
This means Xiaomi is bringing the full hardware package to the Indian market without compromising battery capacity.
Same Hardware, Different Branding
The leak indicates that the POCO M8 Power will feature the same core specifications as the REDMI Note 17 5G, including:
- 7-inch OLED display
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor
- 8,000mAh battery
- 45W wired fast charging
- 22.5W reverse wired charging
- 50MP main camera
- AI-powered anti-fraud protection
- NFC support
- IP65 dust and water resistance
The primary difference is the branding, with the device launching under the POCO name in India.
A Huge Battery for the Indian Market
Retaining the full 8,000mAh battery makes the POCO M8 Power one of the largest-battery smartphones ever introduced in the Indian market. Xiaomi appears to be prioritizing endurance without sacrificing the device’s slim design or modern feature set.
