Today marks an exciting day for Poco fans as the company officially unveils its latest addition to the smartphone lineup—the Poco X8. Designed to cater to global audiences even as it gears up for its launch in India, the X8 enters the market alongside the Poco X8 Power, promising an impressive blend of performance, camera quality, and battery longevity.
Months following the release of the Poco Pro and Pro Max models, the Poco X8 is making its grand entrance. This smartphone features a stunning 6.83-inch AMOLED display, boasting a resolution of 1280x2772 pixels, a rapid 120Hz refresh rate, and an exceptionally bright peak brightness of 3,500 nits.
Powering the Poco X8 is the robust Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC, which ensures smooth performance for all your multitasking needs. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the dual-camera setup on the back, featuring a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, a dedicated 16MP front camera awaits you. An exceptional 8,340 mAh battery supports the phone, along with fast charging capabilities of 67W wired and 22.5W reverse wired charging. Notably, the battery is designed to withstand at least 1,600 charge cycles before losing capacity below 80%.
The Poco X8 runs on Android 16 with HyperOS 3 layered on top, enhancing user experience with its sleek interface. With an impressive level of dust and water resistance, thanks to its IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, the phone is ready to face the elements. The available color options include black, white, and orange. Its dimensions measure 163.45 x 78.27 x 8.6 mm and it weighs a sturdy 223g.
Poco X8 color options
The smartphone will be available in various RAM/storage options: 6/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB. In European markets, it appears that the Poco X8 will predominantly feature the 256GB storage variant. The pricing for the 8GB RAM model is set at €399.99, while the 12GB RAM version will retail for €449.99. There are also early bird offers available for both configurations at €319.99 and €359.99, respectively.
