POCO is set to launch POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power in India on September 4 at 12 PM IST. Both phones will join POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max in India. POCO will sell both new phones through Flipkart.
POCO has already reveal many key details before launch. X8 Power will come with a 10,000mAh battery, while X8 will carry a 9,000mAh battery for India. Both phones will use a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
POCO has also launch X8 in global market. Global version comes with an 8,340mAh battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip. India version may use a different battery size based on details shared by POCO before India launch.
POCO X8 and X8 Power India Launch Date
POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power will launch in India on September 4 at 12 PM IST. POCO has confirm launch through its official channels and has also create Flipkart pages for both phones.
Flipkart will handle sale of both models in India. POCO has not yet reveal all price details for India.
POCO X8 has already reach global market before India launch. X8 Power will also arrive with X8 in India.
POCO X8 Display
POCO X8 will use a 6.83-inch AMOLED display. Screen will offer 1.5K resolution with 1280 x 2772 pixels. Display will support a 120Hz refresh rate.
POCO has also confirm up to 3,500 nits peak brightness. Screen will support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Display can show up to 68 billion colours and will support 12-bit colour.
POCO will also add TÜV Rheinland Eye Protection certification and Wet Touch Display 2.0.
X8 Power will use a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with similar display features. Both phones will also get an in-display fingerprint scanner.
POCO X8 Processor and Performance
Global POCO X8 comes with Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC. Chip will handle phone performance and daily use.
POCO X8 Power will use Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset with an octa-core CPU. POCO claims X8 Power can score more than 1,000,000 points on AnTuTu.
Both phones will come with 8GB RAM based on information shared before India launch. X8 will also offer other memory options in global market.
Global X8 will come in three configurations:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage
India memory options may vary at launch.
POCO X8 Battery and Charging
Battery is a main part of POCO X8 series.
POCO X8 will come with a 9,000mAh battery in India based on launch information. Global X8 comes with an 8,340mAh battery. This difference means India version may offer a larger battery than global model.
X8 will support 67W wired charging. Phone will also support 22.5W wired reverse charging.
POCO says global X8 battery can complete at least 1,600 charge cycles before capacity drop below 80 percent.
POCO X8 Power will come with a 10,000mAh battery. Phone will support 100W wired charging. X8 Power will also support 22.5W wired reverse charging.
With a 10,000mAh cell, X8 Power will focus on users who need long battery use without frequent charging.
POCO X8 Camera
Global POCO X8 will use a 50MP main camera with OIS. Phone will also have a 2MP depth camera.
For selfie and video call, X8 will use a 16MP front camera.
POCO X7 had a triple-camera setup with an ultra-wide camera and a 20MP front camera. X8 changes camera hardware while adding a larger battery and stronger protection.
POCO has not yet reveal full camera details for X8 Power.
POCO X8 Durability
POCO X8 will come with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings.
These ratings give protection against dust and water under different test conditions. X8 can offer more protection than many phones in its price range.
POCO has also include Wet Touch Display 2.0, which can help screen response when water is present on display.
Software and Update Support
POCO X8 and X8 Power will run Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
POCO will provide four years of OS upgrade and six years of security update support for both phones.
Both models will also support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Dolby Vision will work with supported video content, while Dolby Atmos will improve audio output with supported content.
POCO X8 Colour Options
POCO X8 will come in Black, Fiery Orange and Frost White colour options in India.
Global X8 also comes with Black, White and Orange options.
POCO has not yet confirm all colour options for X8 Power.
POCO X8 Price
Global POCO X8 starts at $269 for base version. Price converts to around Rs 25,600, but India price can differ because of tax, storage option and local pricing.
POCO will reveal India price during launch event on September 4.
X8 Power price is also not confirm yet.
POCO X8 vs POCO X8 Power
POCO X8 and X8 Power share many features, including a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 8GB RAM option, HyperOS 3, Android 16, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and 22.5W reverse charging.
Main difference will come from battery, charging and processor.
POCO X8 will use Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 globally and offer a 9,000mAh battery in India with 67W charging.
POCO X8 Power will use Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 with a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging.
| Feature | POCO X8 | POCO X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED | 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| RAM | Up to 12GB globally | 8GB confirmed |
| Battery | 9,000mAh India / 8,340mAh global | 10,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 100W |
| Reverse charging | 22.5W | 22.5W |
| Main camera | 50MP with OIS | Not confirmed |
| Front camera | 16MP | Not confirmed |
| Protection | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | Not fully confirmed |
| Software | Android 16 + HyperOS 3 | Android 16 + HyperOS 3 |
| OS upgrade | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security update | 6 years | 6 years |
| Sale platform | Flipkart | Flipkart |
POCO X8 India Launch: What to Expect
POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power will launch in India on September 4 at 12 PM IST. POCO has already confirm many specifications, but price and some hardware details remain unknown.
X8 will focus on battery size, display, durability and daily performance. X8 Power will focus more on battery capacity and charging speed with a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging.
Global X8 starts at $269, while India price will be reveal during launch. POCO will also confirm final memory, camera and availability details during launch event.
With a large AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate, Android 16, HyperOS 3, large battery and IP ratings, POCO X8 will enter India with focus on battery life and durability. X8 Power will target users who want a larger battery and faster charging.
