Key Takeaways
- Both smartphones feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits peak brightness.
- The series runs on Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and offers 4 years of Android upgrades along with 6 years of security patches.
- The devices are built for durability with Corning Gorilla Victus 2 glass, IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
POCO’s mid-range X8 series has received an upgrade in the form of the Poco X8 Power and Poco X8. The new range is now on sale in India for the first time. The Poco X8 Power comes with a 10,000mAh battery, whereas the Poco X8 comes with a 9,000mAh battery. The back camera on both phones is 50-megapixels. The Poco X8 Power flaunts a 6.83-inch AMOLED display and is powered by a Snapdragon SoC. The Poco X8 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Poco X8 Power comes in black and yellow colour options, whilst the basic model is available in three colour combinations.
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Price in India, Availability
The POCO X8 is available at Rs 29,999 (SRP) while the POCO X8 Power is priced at Rs 35,999. As a part of the launch deal, customers may get an additional Rs 2,000 coupon discount along with Rs 1,000 bank offer or exchange bonus. This makes the effective pricing Rs 26,999 and Rs 32,999 for the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power, respectively. Sales in India have already started but only on Flipkart. The POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power are also available with a 12-month No-Cost EMI option beginning from Rs 2,250 per month and Rs 2,750 per month, respectively.
Specifications, Features
Built to last, the tough construction of the POCO X8 Series features Corning Gorilla Victus 2 glass for greater durability. It has excellent protection ratings such as IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K for resilience against different environmental conditions. The series has got the Five-Star Quality Certification by SGS and TÜV, recognising its dependability and performance criteria.
The X8 Series has a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that gives a large viewing area perfect for commuting, social media interaction, and presentations. The screen has a high resolution of 2772 x 1280 and supports a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz, making interactions smooth and quick. The 12-bit colour depth and 3500 nits peak brightness make sure consumers may comfortably watch in all lighting situations. The display also has a DCI-P3 broad colour gamut with TÜV Triple Eye Protection for an overall enhanced viewing experience.
The POCO X8 Power also has some nice features for entertainment, including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for a full experience with supported material. The series also has stereo dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio on both devices. The X8 can raise volume levels by up to 300% and the X8 Power by up to 400% to improve the listening experience.
The POCO X8 is built for multi-tasking in your day-to-day life, providing smooth transitions between tasks. It is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Mobile Platform built on a 4nm technology and supports CPU speeds of up to 2.4GHz. Users may set it up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage to boost work, navigation and entertainment experiences. The POCO X8 Power version is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform with faster CPU speeds of up to 2.6GHz. It also supports configurations with up to 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage, making it ideal for high-performance users that need to run several apps and handle huge files effectively. Both smartphones run on Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3, which provides a quick and easy software experience with improved personalisation and ecosystem integration. POCO also supports 4 years of Android upgrades and 6 years of security patches, assuring long-term software support for consumers.
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The POCO X8 is equipped with a 50MP primary camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a fast f/1.8 aperture, 5MP lens, and 2MP depth camera. It has a range of photographic settings, including Portrait Mode, HDR, Live Moments, Ultra HD Mode, Pro Mode, and Dual Video, enabling you to capture varied scenarios with ease. The front camera is 16MP with Portrait, HDR, Live Moments, and AI Beautify settings. The new POCO X8 Power model has a more advanced 50MP OIS primary camera with a better f/1.5 aperture and a 6P lens, paired with an 8MP ultrawide camera. It also has Auto Scene Detection and 2X in-sensor ultra-clear zoom for diverse picture angles. Both can shoot 4K videos at 30fps using the back camera and have a 32MP front camera, giving more possibilities for high-quality content production.
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Commuting for extended periods or streaming may be a drain on battery life, and the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power smartphones are meant to ease those worries. The POCO X8 has a 9,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with the Xiaomi Surge G1 Battery Management Chip, enabling fast charging with 67W Xiaomi HyperCharge and comes with a compatible 67W charger. In comparison, the POCO X8 Power has a better 10,000mAh battery for long use, making it appropriate for vacation or business. It supports 100W Xiaomi HyperCharge and 27W wired reverse charging, and a 100W charger is provided in the box, so you’ll need to charge it less often.
