Poco may soon launch the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max with new MediaTek Dimensity processors.
The phones are expected to offer AMOLED displays, large batteries, and fast charging.
The Poco X8 series could launch in India on March 26, with prices starting around Rs 30,000.
Poco is preparing to expand its smartphone lineup with the upcoming Poco X8 series. The new range is expected to include the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max. Ahead of the official launch, the company has confirmed that the devices will use MediaTek’s latest Dimensity chipsets. Reports suggest the Poco X8 Pro may run on the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, while the Poco X8 Pro Max could feature the more powerful Dimensity 9500s processor. The Pro Max model has also appeared on a benchmarking website, giving an early look at its performance. Here’s everything we know so far about the Poco X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro, from specifications to launch date and more.
SurveyPoco X8 Pro specs (Expected)
The Poco X8 Pro is anticipated to draw its power from MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor. Furthermore, the handset will likely run on Android 16 out of the box with Xiaomi’s custom interface.
Leaks also suggest that the smartphone may also house a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel. In the camera department, the phone is said to feature a 50MP primary sensor with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. For selfies and video calls the smartphone will come equipped with a 20MP front-facing camera.
Reports suggest that the Poco X8 Pro will come packed with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of fast UFS 4.1 storage. The phone is also said to house a 6,500mAh battery clubbed with 100W of wired charging and 27W of reverse wired charging.
Poco X8 Pro Max specs (Expected)
The Poco X8 Pro Max is expected to be the more powerful model in the series. It’s said to come with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display that will support up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The brightness of the device is expected to peak at 3,500 nits when used outdoors.
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The smartphone will likely be shipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s chipset, and the Geekbench listing validates that it will also house up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of fast UFS 4.1 storage. Much like the standard variant, the device will run on Android 16 out of the box with a custom Xiaomi OS.
In terms of battery, it will likely come packed with an 8,500mAh battery that will support 100W of wired charging and 27W of reverse wired charging. It will also feature a dual-camera setup at the rear end that will include a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Furthermore, it will also house a 20MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
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Poco X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro launch date (Expected)
Reports suggest that the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max could launch in India on March 26. Poco has already started teasing the new series, which indicates that the official announcement may happen soon.
Poco X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro expected India prices
While Poco has not officially revealed the pricing yet, the leaks and the company’s previous launches suggest that the Poco X8 Pro could be priced around Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000, and the Poco X8 Pro Max could arrive at a slightly higher price of around Rs 40,000.
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