Poco has introduced the Poco X8 globally, with the new phone focused on battery life, durability, and a high-resolution AMOLED display.

Poco X8 Specifications

The Poco X8 has a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2772 x 1280 pixels. It supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. In Game Turbo mode, the phone can reach a claimed instantaneous touch sampling rate of 3,200Hz in supported situations.

The screen has a claimed peak brightness of 3,500 nits, while typical brightness is listed at 1,060 nits. It supports 12-bit color depth and the DCI-P3 color gamut. For eye comfort, the display includes DC dimming, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, and TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free operation, and circadian-friendly use. The front is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, a 4nm chipset with an octa-core CPU reaching up to 2.4GHz. It comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 256GB variants use faster UFS 3.1 storage, while the 128GB version uses UFS 2.2.

On the back, there is a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera has a 16-megapixel sensor. Both cameras can record video at up to 1080p and 30 frames per second.

The Poco X8 also has IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. Poco says it has passed a two-meter, 72-hour water-resistance test and a three-meter drop test.

The phone packs an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery with 67W HyperCharge and 22.5W wired reverse charging. Poco claims it retains at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles and supports USB PD 2.0 and 3.0.

The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and includes Google Gemini, Circle to Search, AI Erase, dual-video recording, NFC, an infrared blaster, dual speakers, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It weighs 223 grams and is available in black, white, and orange.

Pricing and Availability

The Poco X8 starts at $269 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version costs $299, while the top-end model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at $349. The device is launching in India on September 4th.

Alongside the X8, Poco has also launched the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra.

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Earlier this year, Poco unveiled the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max in multiple markets. At that time, it was believed that the company may not launch the standard Poco X8 this year. However, recent certification sightings have suggested that the standard X8 is indeed in development. It appears that the X8’s launch could be close at hand as the brand has seemingly started teasing its arrival.

Poco X8 seemingly teased

The above X post reveals that Poco has started teasing a new X-series phone. While the company has not explicitly mentioned the device, it appears that the brand could be teasing the Poco X8’s arrival.

The teaser shows a smartphone in Poco’s signature Yellow color, which has been associated with several of the company’s X-series devices in the past. However, the brand is yet to confirm the name or launch details of the upcoming phone.

Poco X8 specifications: what to expect?

Recent reports have suggested that the Poco X8 could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, which debuted in China last month. Therefore, it is expected to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel offering a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it could feature the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and a massive 9,000mAh battery. For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back. It is also expected to have other features, such as HyperOS 3-based Android 16, an in-screen fingerprint sensor and an IP68/69-rated body.

As far as the Redmi Note 17 Pro’s global edition is concerned, it is being said that it will have an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens instead of a 2-megapixel camera. It may pack a smaller 8,340mAh battery. The rest of its specifications could remain the same as its Chinese version.

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Rumors have been circulating for some time that Poco is preparing to add another smartphone to its X8 family. While the lineup already includes the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, speculation suggested that a standard Poco X8 was also in development. That possibility has now gained credibility after the handset surfaced on a well-known certification platform.

Poco X8 moniker confirmed

Thailand’s NBTC and Singapore’s IMDA authorities have certified a new Poco smartphone carrying the model number 2607DPC18G. The NBTC listing confirms that the device will be marketed as the Poco X8.

Apart from identifying it as a 5G handset, the certification does not disclose any hardware details. On the other hand, the IMDA listing reveals few more details like support connectivity features, such as NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Poco X8 specifications (expected)

A recent report revealed that the Poco X8 could be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, which recently went official in China. Therefore, the Poco X8 5G may feature a 6.83-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and up to 3200 nits of peak brightness. It may house a 9,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

Under the hood, the X8 could feature the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip, coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device could feature a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It may come with other features, such as an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, and an IP66/68/69/69K-rated body.

Apart from the Poco X8, the brand is gearing up to launch the Poco M8 Power. The brand has already started teasing this device, and is expected to launch either by the end of this month or early August.

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In a recent leak, tipster Kacper Skrzypek revealed the existence of the Poco M8 Power smartphone. Now, in a new X post, the same source has revealed the existence of the Poco X8. While the name may sound familiar, Poco has not launched the X8 yet. Earlier this year, the brand unveiled the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, and the standard X8 was widely believed to have been cancelled. The new leak not only revives the X8 but also reveals a key detail about it.

Poco X8’s key details emerge

The tipster found details about the upcoming Poco X8 in HyperOS code, revealing that it will feature a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. This is because the device is expected to be a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Note 17 Pro, which features the same rear camera setup.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro is currently exclusive to the Chinese market. However, it is expected to launch globally in the coming days. The Indian variant is said to retain the 9,000mAh battery found in the Chinese model, while the global version is expected to feature a slightly smaller 8,340mAh battery.

The tipster neither revealed whether the Poco X8 will have separate global and Indian variants nor commented on its other specifications. If there are different variants, the Indian edition may pack a 9,000mAh battery, while the global variant could feature an 8,340mAh unit.

As a rebranded Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Poco X8 is expected to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, 67W fast charging, 22.5W reverse charging, and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

At present, there is no information about the Poco X8’s launch timeline. It remains to be seen whether the Poco M8 Power and Poco X8 will debut together. For those unaware, the Poco M8 Power is also expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17 from China.

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The Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra have debuted a couple of months earlier than expected. Recent certifications suggest that the M8 series could be next in line to break cover in multiple markets. A new report by XiaomiTime suggests that Poco has reportedly decided to skip a couple of major models next year.

Poco X8 Pro Max incoming, Poco X8 takes an exit

The report, which is based on Mi code, claims that the following devices will be rebranded as Poco models.

• Poco M8 5G: Rebranded version of Redmi Note 15 5G
• Poco M8 Pro 5G: Rebranded version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G
• Poco X8 Pro: Rebranded version of Redmi Turbo 5
• Poco X8 Pro Max: Rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 5 Pro Max (heading to China, yet to launch)

The standard Poco X8 is missing from the above list. The device hasn’t appeared in the GSMA IMEI database yet. This device, which was expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, has reportedly been cancelled.

Previously, Poco offered up to three models in its X-series, including an entry-level Neo-branded model. In 2026, the X8 series will be shrunk to two models, such as the Poco X8 Pro and the X8 Pro Max. The report also claims that the X8 Pro will have a special Iron Man Edition.

Poco F8 may not exist

The China-exclusive Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi K90 have been rebranded as the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, respectively, for the global market. The report claims that the Poco F8 does not exist but has not concrete evidence to support this claim.

It will be interesting to see how these claims play out in reality, especially since the F8 was expected to be the only F8-series phone to launch in India, which remains one of Poco’s key markets.

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