Poco M8x Leak: Snapdragon Mention, Dimensity Dispute Update

One innocuous Flipkart teaser has turned the Poco M8x into the latest rumor magnet. The listing flags a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset for the incoming M8x, but respected leaker Yogesh Brar has pushed back, claiming MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 will be under the hood instead. Two different stories. One handset.

Why does this matter? Because the SoC decides more than raw speed: it shapes battery life, camera processing, and where the phone sits against rivals. Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Dimensity 6300 occupy similar budget niches, yet they bring distinct software optimizations and modem behavior. That could mean real-world differences for everyday users—especially in a price-sensitive market like India.

Beyond the chip debate, the leaked spec sheet paints a clear picture of Poco’s priorities. Expect a huge 6.9-inch LCD with an HD+ panel running at 120Hz. Big screen. Smooth scrolling. But relatively low resolution. That’s a design compromise many manufacturers accept to stretch battery life while keeping costs down.

Speaking of endurance, the M8x is tipped to pack a 6,000mAh battery and support 33W wired charging. That combination usually translates to multi-day use under moderate strains and reasonably fast top-ups when you need them. Add to that a rumored base configuration of 4GB RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, and you have the kind of spec sheet that targets practical buyers who want longevity and room for media without premium pricing.

Software-wise, the phone is expected to ship with HyperOS 3. That suggests Poco will lean into Xiaomi’s current software roadmap while making the familiar tweaks its audience expects: aggressive battery modes, performance presets, and plenty of customization options.

Price is the punctuation mark for all this speculation. The tipster’s note that the M8x could arrive for under INR 20,000 places it squarely in the competitive value segment, where margins are thin and features are the headline. If true, Poco will be vying directly with phones that prioritize either display fidelity, camera chops, or raw battery endurance.

The bottom line: the Poco M8x looks engineered for endurance and everyday practicality, but whether it ships with Qualcomm silicon or MediaTek will shape its performance character — and that’s the detail most buyers will watch closely.

Flipkart’s teaser gives us an official breadcrumb. Brar’s leak offers a counterpoint. Which one proves correct? We won’t have to wait long to find out.