POCO, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has officially launched its anticipated X8 Pro series in India, introducing the POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max. The devices are aimed at the mid-premium segment, both packing premium features, powerful processors, and powerful batteries. The smartphones are priced starting at ₹32,999 for the X8 Pro and ₹42,999 for the X8 Pro Max.
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The POCO X8 Pro sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 3,500 nits and protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. It also comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69/IP69K ratings for superior water and dust resistance. Additional features include stereo speakers, an infrared sensor, dual-SIM support, and an in-display optical fingerprint scanner.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor built on a 4nm architecture, coupled with the Arm Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. It runs on Android 16-based HyperOS 3.0 and offers up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. The device also features a large 6,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, ensuring long-lasting performance. In terms of optics, it features a dual-camera setup with a 50MP Light Fusion 600 primary sensor (with OIS and EIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
A standout highlight is the POCO X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, inspired by Iron Man. It features a black-and-gold design with an Arc Reactor-style camera module and a custom-themed user interface, making it visually distinct and appealing to Marvel fans.
The higher-end POCO X8 Pro Max takes things further with a larger 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display and a more powerful 3nm Dimensity 9500s chipset paired with Mali-G925 MC12 GPU. It includes a massive 9,000mAh battery with 100W charging and upgrades to a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The device supports up to 512GB of storage and features a similar dual-camera system to the X8 Pro.
