Poco X8 Pro
Near-flagship speed, a great screen and long battery life at a mid-range price. Launched 17 March 2026.
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₹39,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 8.1/10 overall • Camera 5 • Battery 8 • Speed 8 How we score
The official price went up to ₹39,999 on 17 August 2026 (it was ₹32,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched17 March 2026with HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Software nowHyperOS 3 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 4 yrs of updates
- Battery
- Long battery life (16 hours 52 minutes in GSMArena's test) and 100W charging to full in 48 minutes.
- Camera
- Good main camera photos and video, but no zoom lens and a basic 8MP wide-angle.
- Speed
- Dimensity 8500 Ultra is fast and holds its speed well, though the phone gets hot in long games.
- The catch
- No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1268 x 2756) AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3500 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i |
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| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A725 @ 3.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A725 @ 3.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A725 @ 2.2GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 6500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (PD 3.0, PPS, full in 48 min), 27W reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.5, 1/1.95", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4"); 20MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69K (IP69K market dependent) |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 201.5g |
| 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 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (rated Very good by GSMArena, -24.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena saw almost no CPU throttling, 75% GPU stability, but a very hot body |
| Colours | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow |
Our verdict combines 4 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 21%
17 March 2026: ₹32,99917 August 2026: ₹39,999
Poco has raised the price three times since launch, to ₹39,999 in August 2026; Flipkart sale bank offers are the best way to pay less.
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 Pro: common questions
- What is the price of Poco X8 Pro in India?
- Poco X8 Pro starts at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Poco has raised the price three times since launch, to ₹39,999 in August 2026; Flipkart sale bank offers are the best way to pay less.
- When was Poco X8 Pro launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 17 March 2026 with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 4 years of updates.
- Is Poco X8 Pro good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: very good (6500 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Poco X8 Pro?
- No zoom camera, and three price rises took it from ₹32,999 to ₹39,999.
- Does Poco X8 Pro 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 Pro waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68/IP69K (IP69K market dependent).
- How fast does Poco X8 Pro charge?
- 100W wired (PD 3.0, PPS, full in 48 min), 27W reverse wired; no wireless charging