Poco has officially confirmed when its next performance-focused smartphones will arrive. The launch event is scheduled for 20:00 GMT+8, which translates to 5:30 PM in India. Poco is expected to hold a dedicated launch in India around the same time, suggesting the phones will roll out across multiple markets simultaneously.
Interestingly, Poco seems to be changing things up slightly with this generation. Instead of releasing a direct successor to the standard Poco X7, the company is focusing entirely on the higher-end models. Alongside the usual Pro variant, the lineup will now include a Pro Max version as well.
The Poco X8 Pro is expected to replace last year’s Poco X7 Pro, while the X8 Pro Max will sit above it as the more powerful option. Both models appear to be based on Xiaomi’s China-exclusive Redmi Turbo 5 series.
Early teasers also hint at a familiar design. One small but noticeable detail is the presence of LED rings around the rear cameras, which could double as notification lights or simply serve as a visual accent.
Poco has already confirmed the processors. The X8 Pro will run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the X8 Pro Max will step up to the more capable Dimensity 9500s, a chip that should push it closer to flagship-level performance.
The company hasn’t revealed the full specs yet, but leaks suggest the phones may feature 1.5K OLED displays with high refresh rates, along with very large batteries. Some reports even point to capacities above 7,500mAh on the Pro model.
More details should arrive during the March 17 launch event. If Poco sticks to its usual formula, the X8 Pro series could end up offering plenty of performance for the price.
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(Source: Poco)
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