Poco X8 Pro
pending verification on sale
157.53 × 75.19 × 8.38 mm · 201.47 g
The Poco X8 Pro launched in India on 17 March 2026, went on sale on 23 March 2026 and costs ₹37,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 8500, a 6.59-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 6,500 mAh battery with 100W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 71/100, #31 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Its 100W wired charging is faster than 89% of the 53 other phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~6,620) is faster than 84% of the 49 other phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹37,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500
- Display
- 6.59" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 6,500 mAh, 100W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69K
- Weight
- 201.47 g
- India launch
- 17 March 2026
- On sale in India
- 23 March 2026
Poco X8 Pro price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/256GB | ₹32,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹35,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹37,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹40,999 | current | — |
Poco X8 Pro specifications
Display
| Size | 6.59 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2756x1268 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,728 single-core / 6,620 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/1.5, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 20 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 6,500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 100W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 157.53 × 75.19 × 8.38 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 201.47 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 4 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 71/100 | #31 of 76 | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 36/100 | #49 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 30% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 76/100 | #57 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 90/100 | #6 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 71/100 | #30 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 76/100 | #22 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 87/100 | #44 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #48 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 95/100 | #56 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 75/100 | #9 of 76 | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000
- Its 100W wired charging is faster than 89% of the 53 other phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 55 other phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~6,620) is faster than 84% of the 49 other phones priced ₹28,000–₹47,000 we track.
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Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launch prices conflict: Business Today/press coverage 32,999 (8/256) and 35,999 (12/256); one source quoted 36,999/39,999 and another 29,999 (see launch-index). 32,999/35,999 used. Iron Man Edition (12/256, 34,999-37,999 per sources) not added. Chipset branded Dimensity 8500 Ultra (id dimensity-8500). IP: press coverage IP68/IP69K, Business Today IP66/68/69/69K. Sensor 1/1.95 (Sony IMX882) per press coverage. Sale from 23 Mar 2026 (Flipkart). Update policy 4 OS + 6 security from series launch coverage. Dimensions/weight as listed by press coverage (201.47g). Wireless charging not stated.
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