POCO has introduced POCO X8, a new smartphone targeting tech enthusiasts with a focus on battery longevity, display size, and rugged build standards for the global markets.
Battery and Charging
The core focus of the POCO X8 is its 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery (13% silicon content), representing a 63.2% increase in capacity over its predecessor. POCO claims the device can exceed two days of use on a single charge and maintain at least 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles (approximately six years of typical use). The battery has received a 5-star Battery Performance Certification from TÜV SÜD.
Charging capabilities include:
- 67W HyperCharge for rapid wired charging.
- 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging, allowing the device to act as a power bank for other electronics.
Display and Design
The POCO X8 features a 6.83-inch 1.5K display utilizing a flagship-grade luminous material, capable of reaching up to 3,500 nits peak brightness (measured across 25% of the screen area). The screen incorporates TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications for reduced visual strain.
The chassis features a flat front panel with slim bezels, geometric design elements, and a sandblasted middle frame. Screen protection is handled by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, rated to withstand drops from up to 3 meters.
Durability and Environmental Protection
The device carries multiple ingress protection certifications:
- IP Ratings: IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust, water, and high-pressure/temperature washdowns.
- Underwater Mode: A dedicated camera mode allowing users to capture photos and videos submerged in water.
Performance and Software
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 built on a 4nm process, paired with an integrated Adreno GPU for 3D workloads.
- Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS 3, featuring the Xiaomi HyperIsland interface and built-in Google Gemini AI assistance.
- Connectivity & Audio: Includes Xiaomi Offline Communication for off-grid connectivity and a 300% volume boost speaker mode.
Camera System
- Main Camera: 50MP sensor with dual Optical (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).
- Front Camera: 16MP sensor.
- Features: Dual-video recording (simultaneous front and rear capture) alongside built-in AI editing tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Erase Pro, AI Image Expansion, AI Image Enhancement, and AI Beautify.
POCO X8 5G specifications
- 6.83-inch (2772×1280 pixels) 1.5K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 3200Hz instant touch sampling rate, up to 3200 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz high frequency PWM dimming + DC Dimming, 12-bit color depth, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
- Octa Core (4x A78 at 2.4GHz+4x A55 at 1.8GHz Kryo CPUs) Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno GPU
- 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB (UFS 2.2) / 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage
- Android 16 with Hyper OS 3
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- 50MP main camera (1/2.76″ sensor, f/1.8 aperture), 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4 aperture), up to 1080p video recording
- 16MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture, 1080p video recording
- In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Dust and waterproof (IP66+IP68+IP69+IP69K)
- Dimensions: 163.45×78.27×8.6mm; Weight: 223g
- 5G SA / NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC
- 8340mAh (typical) battery with 67W fast charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging
Pricing
- 6GB + 128GB – USD 269 (Rs. 25,540 approx.)
- 8GB + 256GB – USD 299 (Rs. 28,385 approx.)
- 12GB + 256GB – USD 349 (Rs. 33,135 approx.)
POCO said that the phone will roll out soon. It will launch in India on September 4th with a bigger 9000mAh battery.