Recently, the Poco X8 series launched in India. The lineup includes two devices: the Poco X8 Pro 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max 5G. Both handsets are scheduled to go on sale for the first time today. The Max variant has a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, while the standard Pro model comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC. The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G has a huge 9,000mAh battery, whereas the Poco X8 Pro 5G has a smaller 6,500mAh battery. Both models feature a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
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Price in India, Availability, Launch Offers
The Poco X8 Pro 5G base variant (8GB RAM, 256GB storage) costs Rs 29,999, whereas the top variant (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) is priced at Rs 32,999.
The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G price in India starts at Rs 39,999 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB option, and the top-end configuration with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at Rs 43,999.
The Poco X8 Pro 5G Iron Man Edition (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) is priced at Rs 34,999.
The Poco X8 Pro 5G will be available in black, green, and white. The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G is offered in black, blue, and white. The device will be available for purchase via Flipkart in the country.
The company is also offering a 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen damage protection on purchases made on March 23 for added peace of mind.
All variants come with up to Rs 3,000 in bank or exchange benefits, along with flexible purchase options including credit card, debit card, and no-cost EMI. Additionally, consumers can avail themselves of a range of launch benefits. These include YouTube Premium for 2 months and Spotify Premium for 3 months.
Specs, Features
The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G has a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with cutting-edge 3,840Hz PWM dimming technology. This makes for a seamless visual experience with a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The Poco X8 Pro 5G has a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, which is slightly smaller than its sibling’s. The max refresh rate and resolution are the same, however. Both versions have IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water protection. This shows that they are built to last and can withstand harsh conditions.
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Both versions also include an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, which makes them more secure.
Out of the box, the devices operate on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16.
The Max variant has advanced specs, including a 3nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, 12GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. The Poco X8 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra SoC and can hold up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM. Its internal storage can hold up to 256GB using UFS 4.1 technology.
The max model has a Poco 3D Ice Loop cooling system that works well for managing heat. It has a large heat dissipation area of 5,800 square millimetres. The Pro 5G model, on the contrary, has a cooling system with a somewhat lower heat dissipation area of 5,300 square millimetres. The purpose is to keep the temperature stable while doing jobs that need a lot of power.
The Poco X8 Pro series phones feature dual rear camera units consisting of the following:
Both models have a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). They include an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view. A 20-megapixel front camera is provided for selfies and video calls. The devices can record videos at 4K/60 fps.
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The Poco X8 Pro Max 5G has a huge 9,000mAh battery, whereas the Poco X8 Pro 5G has a smaller 6,500mAh battery. Both phones have advanced charging features and can charge quickly via a cable connection at 100W. They also include 27W wired reverse charging capabilities, which let users charge other devices quickly and easily.
