Poco X8 5G
pending verification on sale
163.45 × 78.27 × 8.6 mm · 223 g
The Poco X8 5G launched in India on 4 September 2026, went on sale on 11 September 2026 and costs ₹26,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, a 6.83-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 9,000 mAh battery with 67W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its 9,000 mAh battery is larger than 96% of the 75 other phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹26,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Display
- 6.83" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 9,000 mAh, 67W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69K
- Weight
- 223 g
- India launch
- 4 September 2026
- On sale in India
- 11 September 2026
Poco X8 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB/128GB | ₹29,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹32,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹35,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹26,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹29,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹32,999 | current | — |
Poco X8 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.83 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | Not confirmed |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 9,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 67W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Yes |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.6 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame | plastic |
| Colours | Black, Fiery Orange, Frost White |
| 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 | No |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 80% |
| Camera | Camera: 18/100 | #69 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 35/100 | #46 of 47 | 75% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 100/100 | #5 of 141 | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 57/100 | #65 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Display | Display: 89/100 | #28 of 127 | 90% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #38 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 80/100 | #71 of 141 | 100% |
| Audio | Audio: 60/100 | #19 of 29 | 100% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000
- Its 9,000 mAh battery is larger than 96% of the 75 other phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 75 other phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000 we track.
- Its 1/2.76-inch main sensor is larger than only 19% of the 62 other phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000 we track.
- Its 223 g weight is lighter than only 10% of the 67 other phones priced ₹20,000–₹34,000 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: Resolves held file: chipset is Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) per press coverage India page and press coverage (ETV Bharat's 6 Gen 5 not used). Battery: press coverage lists 8,340 mAh (v1) and 9,000 mAh (v2); press coverage's India report and headline state 9,000 mAh, used for the India unit. Weight 223g/8.6mm per press coverage (a Hindi press coverage report said 226g, not used). IP: press coverage lists IP66+IP68+IP69+IP69K, press coverage IP68/IP69K; the shorter string used. Second rear camera not recorded: press coverage text says 2MP depth, its spec list says 8MP ultrawide, press coverage says only 'auxiliary lens'. Rear video max 1080p per both. press coverage also lists a 12GB/256GB variant not seen in India pricing. NFC marked 'market dependent' by press coverage (null). Official poco.in/mi.com page not reachable, so no official evidence.
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