POCO India expanded its smartphone lineup on Friday by introducing the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power. The brand, which operates under Xiaomi, developed both models to address battery anxiety and durability demands for everyday users in India. Both handsets feature 1.5K AMOLED screens, Silicon-Carbon batteries, and water resistance up to IP69K ratings. The POCO X8 Power also marks the debut of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 mobile processor in the country.
Key Takeaways
- POCO launched the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power in India on September 4, 2026.
- The base model runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Power variant debuts the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor.
- Both phones carry a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits peak brightness.
- The POCO X8 houses a 9000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, whereas the POCO X8 Power features a 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging.
- Prices start at an effective rate of Rs 26,999 on Flipkart, with open sales beginning September 11, 2026.
Performance and Hardware
The POCO X8 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm architecture with clock speeds reaching up to 2.4GHz. It includes up to 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.
The higher-tier POCO X8 Power features the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 platform. This chip clocks up to 2.6GHz and pairs with LPDDR5X RAM and faster UFS 4.1 internal storage up to 256GB.
Both models feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2772 × 1280 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color depth, and up to 3500 nits peak brightness. The screen includes Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection and TÜV Triple Eye Protection. The POCO X8 Power adds HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support.
Cameras, Battery, and Build
For photography, the POCO X8 relies on a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), an f/1.8 aperture, and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, along with a 16-megapixel front camera. The POCO X8 Power upgrades the primary camera to an f/1.5 aperture 50-megapixel OIS sensor, adds an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and uses a 32-megapixel selfie camera capable of 4K video recording at 30fps.
The standard POCO X8 houses a 9000mAh Silicon-Carbon cell paired with the Xiaomi Surge G1 chip, 67W HyperCharge support, and 22.5W reverse charging. The POCO X8 Power packs a 10,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery with 100W HyperCharge support and 27W reverse wired charging. Both models include chargers in the box. The devices feature IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for water and dust resistance. They run Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, with a promise of 4 years of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
Pricing and Availability in India
The standard retail price starts at Rs 29,999 for the POCO X8 and Rs 35,999 for the POCO X8 Power. Launch promotions include a Rs 2,000 instant coupon and Rs 1,000 bank or exchange discount, lowering effective prices to Rs 26,999 and Rs 32,999 respectively. The devices go on sale exclusively via Flipkart on September 11, 2026, at 12 PM IST.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the battery capacity of the POCO X8 and X8 Power?
A1. The POCO X8 carries a 9000mAh battery with 67W charging, while the POCO X8 Power carries a 10,000mAh battery with 100W charging.
Q2. What is the starting price of the POCO X8 series in India?
A2. The POCO X8 starts at a regular price of Rs 29,999, with an effective launch price of Rs 26,999. The POCO X8 Power has a regular price of Rs 35,999, which drops to Rs 32,999 with launch offers.
Q3. When and where will the POCO X8 series go on sale?
A3. Both devices will be available for purchase exclusively on Flipkart starting September 11, 2026, at 12 noon IST.
Q4. Which processors power the new POCO phones?
A4. The POCO X8 runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, while the POCO X8 Power runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor.
Q5. How many software updates will the POCO X8 series receive?
A5. Both smartphones ship with Android 16-based Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and will receive 4 years of Android OS updates alongside 6 years of security patches.
