After debuting in late October, the Poco X8s has now crossed into Europe, with Germany being the first market to get the compact smartphone. Notably, it stands out as the first member of the X lineup to feature a telephoto shooter — a capability that even the pricier X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max lack.
Xiaomi Poco X8s
| 256GB 8GB RAM | € 429.90
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£ 349.00
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| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 519.90
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£ 449.00
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For those who missed the original announcement, here's what the Poco X8s brings to the table: a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1220x2656 resolution, a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz, and peak brightness reaching 3,500 nits. Under the hood sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, paired with as much as 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The camera department is headlined by a 50MP main sensor (1/1.55") with optical stabilization, joined by a 50MP telephoto unit offering 2.5x optical zoom, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 20MP front-facing camera. Powering everything is a 6,330 mAh silicon-carbon cell supporting 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. The device also carries an IP68 certification and boots Xiaomi HyperOS 3, which is built on top of Android 16.
Poco X8s official images
Built around an aluminum frame, the X8s packs an ultrasonic fingerprint reader beneath the display, dual stereo speakers, NFC connectivity, and an IR blaster. Buyers can pick between white, blue, and black color options. The handset measures 8.06mm in thickness and tips the scales at 187g. As expected for the European market, no charging brick ships in the retail box.
Officially, the Poco X8s carries a price tag of €529.90 for the 8GB/256GB configuration and €629.90 for the 12GB/512GB variant. However, Xiaomi's official store is running a promotional offer through November 23, dropping those prices to €429.90 and €519.90 respectively. The phone is also listed on Amazon, albeit at a marginally higher cost.
