- Poco India, a subsidiary of Xiaomi, is gearing up for a smartphone launch this September. The maker teased new X series phones, the X8 5G and X8 Power 5G, set to launch on September 4, 2026.
- Ahead of the launch, new teasers reveal key design details, including dual rear cameras; here is all we know so far.
- For the Poco X8 5G, Poco India’s Twitter account confirms it will have a 9,000mAh battery and a different design. It features dual-certified cameras inside a smaller rectangular module, with the flash placed separately on the right side. The phone on the back appears to have a dual-tone colour with an orange finish.
- According to leaks, tipster Yogesh Brar shared the complete spec sheet of the upcoming Poco X8 series. Reports claim that the X8 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6S Gen 4, a chipset set to launch in 2025. The chipset achieves around 829,894 points on AnTuTu 11. Geekbench 6 reports 1009 points for single-core performance and 2892 points for multi-core performance.
- Both X8 5G models will have LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage onboard. As already confirmed, the Poco X8 will pack a 50MP main sensor, though details on the secondary camera are not yet revealed. On the front, we expect a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 3500 peak brightness support and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- On the software side, the X8 5G will run on the latest Hyper AI with four years of OS upgrades and six years of security patch updates.
- The Poco X8 Power 5G will have the same 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 3,500 nits peak brightness and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the X8 Power will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, the latest chipset launched in May 2026. On paper, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 achieves solid performance with 1,012,134 points on AnTuTu 11. Geekbench 6 reports 1099 points for single-core performance and 3481 points for multi-core performance.
- Just like the X8 5G, the X8 Power 5G will also get LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 3.1 storage. Even the X8 Power will be getting a 50MP main sensor onboard.
- Both the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power lineup are expected to launch under the Rs 35,000 price segment, competing against OnePlus, Samsung, and Nothing.
Poco India is preparing to unveil its latest X series smartphones, the X8 5G and X8 Power 5G, on September 4, 2026. The X8 5G will feature a 9,000mAh battery and dual cameras, while the X8 Power will boast a remarkable 10,000mAh battery and a dual-camera setup.123567891011121314152021
The X8 Power's design includes a dual-camera housed vertically in a square module, complemented by a flash on the top-right side. It sports a yellow finish on the back panel with the tagline “Power MAXXING,” indicating its focus on battery performance.
The X8 5G, on the other hand, will have a different design with a 9,000mAh battery and dual-certified cameras in a smaller rectangular module. The phone will also feature a dual-tone color scheme with an orange finish.
Both models will be powered by Qualcomm chipsets, with the X8 5G utilizing the Snapdragon 6S Gen 4, achieving around 829,894 points on AnTuTu 11, while the X8 Power will run on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, reaching 1,012,134 points on AnTuTu 11.16171819
In terms of display, both models will feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 3,500 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. They will also come equipped with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Pricing for both devices is expected to be under the Rs 35,000 segment, positioning them against competitors like OnePlus, Samsung, and Nothing.22
“The X8 5G is expected to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 6S Gen 4, scoring 829,894 on AnTuTu 11, while the X8 Power 5G uses the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 with 1,012,134 points. Both models are slated under Rs 35,000, competing with OnePlus, Samsung, and Nothing.”
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