POCO X8 series, including the POCO X8 and the POCO X8 Power 5G, have been launched in India. Both smartphones feature a 1.5K AMOLED Display, Silicon-Carbon battery technology, fast charging, IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, and Corning Gorilla Victus 2.
POCO X8: Price, Availability, Specifications
POCO X8 is priced at Rs 29,999 for the 6GB + 128GB version, Rs 32,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and Rs 35,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version. It is available in Fiery Orange, Black and Frost White shades and will go on sale starting 11th September 2026 at 12 noon exclusively on Flipkart. Customers can also purchase the devices through 12-month No-Cost EMI starting at Rs 2,250/month. One can also avail of a Rs 2,000 coupon discount, along with a Rs 1,000 bank offer/exchange bonus.
The POCO X8 5G sports a 6.83-inch (2772 x 1280 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9 display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 3500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and DC Dimming.
The device packs the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC and runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0. POCO will also provide 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches. The smartphone also houses up to 8GB LPPDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and VC liquid cooling system. The 128GB model has UFS 2.2 storage. The device is IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rated.
For optics, the handset features a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary sensor with OIS and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor. For selfies, the handset houses a 16-megapixel f/2.4 selfie camera.
Connectivity options include 5G dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.1, Dual-Band GNSS, IR blaster and NFC. It has dual stereo speakers. The handset also features an in-screen optical fingerprint sensor. For battery, the smartphone packs a 9000mAh battery along with support for 67W Fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
POCO X8 Power 5G: Price, Availability, Specifications
POCO X8 Power is priced at Rs 35,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version and Rs 38,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version. It is available in Yellow and Black shades and will go on sale starting 11th September 2026 at 12 noon exclusively on Flipkart. Customers can also purchase the devices through 12-month No-Cost EMI starting at Rs 2,750/month. One can also avail of a Rs 2,000 coupon discount, along with a Rs 1,000 bank offer/exchange bonus.
The POCO X8 Power sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K Resolution AMOLED Display with a Refresh Rate of 120Hz, Dolby Vision, 12-bit colours, 3500 nits peak brightness, 447 ppi, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and HDR10+ support. It is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The device is equipped with Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 SoC under the hood, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM. It comes with 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage while the 128GB model has UFS 2.2 storage.
The POCO X8 Power 5G features a dual camera setup with a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera with OIS and an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. The smartphone also has a 32MP f/2.2 selfie camera. The handset packs a 10,000mAh battery and comes with 100W Fast charging support and 27W reverse wired charging.
Additional features include X-Axis Linear Haptics Motor, IR Blaster, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC and a USB-C port for charging. The device runs on Hyper OS 3 based on Android 16 and POCO will also provide 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches. There’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor for security and the handset is IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rated also.
POCO X8 Series: Should You Buy It?
POCO X8 series, at first glance, looks like an appealing set of phones that have a decent set of specifications. The displays and the batteries in both phones are top notch for this price segment and are actually unbeatable. The camera Sensors are on par with what the competition is offering and there’s nothing extraordinary in that area.
However, if we were to consider the competition, there’s the Realme P4s 5G which offers a similar quality of display, same type of cameras as the POCO X8 Power, and is Rs 1,000 cheaper for the same 8GB/128GB variant as the POCO X8 Power. But you will compromise with the battery, charging speeds, and also slower RAM.
For Rs 1,000 more than the top model of X8 Power, you get the Motorola EDGE 70 Pro at Rs 39,999. It gets you a better chipset, curved display if you prefer it over flat one, and a better ultra-wide angle camera. But again, the tradeoff will be the battery and charging speeds.
For their price, the new POCO X8 series does dominate in the segment in most areas and can easily be considered by those who want a smartphone that runs smooth in day-to-day use and lasts more than a day.
Author: The Mobile Indian Network
Source: The Mobile Indian
Reviewed By: Editorial Team
