Poco X8
A very tough budget phone with a 9000mAh battery and a big, bright screen. Launched 4 September 2026.
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₹29,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7/10 overall • Camera 3 • Battery 9 • Speed 3 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You want a light phone: it weighs 223g
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Launched4 September 2026with HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Software nowHyperOS 3 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 4 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Excellent battery life; it shares its battery and chip with the Redmi Note 17 Pro, which lasted 17 hours 32 minutes in GSMArena's test. 67W charging.
- Camera
- Basic 50MP main camera with a small sensor, and video only goes up to 1080p.
- Speed
- Fine for apps and social media, weak for heavy games.
- The catch
- Basic camera, slow chip, heavy at 223g, and the 128GB model uses slower UFS 2.2 storage.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1280 x 2772) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) per GSMArena; some India launch coverage says 6s Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2 on 128GB, UFS 3.1 on 256GB, LPDDR4X) |
| Battery | 9000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS) + 2MP auxiliary; 16MP front (f/2.4) |
| Water and dust | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.6mm thick, 223g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Fiery Orange, Frost White |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 4 September 2026.
Lists at ₹29,999, and launch coupons and exchange offers brought it to ₹26,999 on Flipkart; wait for those offers.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
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Where it ranks
Poco X8: common questions
- What is the price of Poco X8 in India?
- Poco X8 starts at ₹29,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Lists at ₹29,999, and launch coupons and exchange offers brought it to ₹26,999 on Flipkart; wait for those offers.
- When was Poco X8 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 4 September 2026 with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.
- Is Poco X8 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: excellent (9000 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) per GSMArena; some India launch coverage says 6s Gen 5).
- What is the biggest downside of Poco X8?
- Basic camera, slow chip, heavy at 223g, and the 128GB model uses slower UFS 2.2 storage.
- Does Poco X8 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
- Is Poco X8 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K.
- How fast does Poco X8 charge?
- 67W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired; no wireless charging