If a POCO phone was on your shopping list, the window to buy at the old price is closing fast. POCO has once again raised prices across its M8 and C85x lineups in India — and this isn’t even the first hike this year.
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The Latest Price Revision
POCO’s M8 and C85x series have both received fresh price increases, continuing a pattern of repeated revisions the brand has pushed through since earlier this year. According to 91mobiles’ tracking of POCO’s pricing history, the M8 series alone has now been hiked multiple times, with some variants sitting ₹3,000 above their original launch price.
New vs. Old Pricing
| Model | Configuration | Old Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| POCO M8 | 6GB + 128GB | ₹21,999 | ₹24,999 |
| POCO M8 | 8GB + 128GB | ₹23,999 | ₹26,999 |
| POCO M8 | 8GB + 256GB | ₹25,999 | ₹28,999 |
| POCO C85x | 4GB + 64GB | ₹13,999 | ₹14,499 |
| POCO C85x | 4GB + 128GB | ₹14,999 | ₹15,499 |
Why This Keeps Happening
The recurring hikes trace back to a global memory chip crunch. Rising DRAM and NAND prices, driven largely by surging AI demand for high-end memory, have squeezed smartphone margins across the board, according to Sportskeeda’s coverage of POCO’s pricing pattern. It isn’t isolated to POCO either — Redmi and several other budget and mid-range brands have pushed through similar revisions in recent months.
Tipsters tracking the situation suggest more hikes are likely across the industry in the coming weeks, as component costs show no signs of easing. That makes this less a one-off correction and more the new normal for budget smartphone pricing through the rest of 2026.
If you’re weighing your options in this segment, our budget smartphone comparisons and latest POCO and Xiaomi coverage on TechnoSports can help you find the best value before the next round of hikes lands.
Should You Buy Now?
If you were already planning a POCO purchase, buying during an upcoming sale — before the next revision hits — is your best bet to lock in current pricing. Given how frequently these hikes have rolled out this year, waiting any longer could mean paying even more.
