Poco has launched its new smartphone Poco X8 in the global market. The company has specially introduced this phone with long battery life, strong build and high-resolution AMOLED display. The phone has Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor, 8,340mAh large battery and AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. Poco X8 is scheduled to enter India on September 4.
Features and specifications of Poco X8
Poco X8 has a 6.83 inch AMOLED display. The resolution of the screen is 1.5K i.e. 2772×1280 pixels. It has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The instant touch sampling rate of the phone can reach up to 3,200Hz under supported conditions in Game Turbo mode during gaming. According to the company, the peak brightness of the display is up to 3,500 nits, while the normal brightness is 1,060 nits.
The display supports 12-bit color depth and DCI-P3 color gamut. For eye protection, it has DC Dimming and 3,840Hz PWM Dimming. Apart from this, TÜV Rhineland’s low blue light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certification is also available. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 has been provided to protect the screen.
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor
For performance, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset has been provided in Poco X8. It is an octa-core processor built on 4nm process, with a maximum clock speed of up to 2.4GHz. The phone has a maximum option of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 256GB model has fast UFS 3.1 storage, while the 128GB variant has UFS 2.2 storage.
50MP OIS camera
Talking about camera setup, a 50-megapixel main camera is provided on the rear panel of Poco X8. This camera supports OIS i.e. Optical Image Stabilization. A 2 megapixel depth sensor is provided with it. The phone has a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. Both the front and rear cameras can record video in 1080p resolution at up to 30fps.
IP69K rating and sturdy build
Poco X8 has received IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water protection. The company claims that the phone has passed the water-resistance test for 72 hours in two meters of water and three meters drop test.
8,340mAh large battery
The biggest feature of Poco X8 is its 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery. The phone supports 67W HyperCharge fast charging. Apart from this, the facility of 22.5W wired reverse charging is also provided. According to Poco, the battery can maintain at least 80 percent capacity even after 1,600 charging cycles. The phone comes with USB PD 2.0 and USB PD 3.0 support.
AI features and connectivity
Poco X8 runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3. It has been provided with AI features like Google Gemini, Circle to Search and AI Erase. The phone also has dual-video recording, NFC, infrared blaster, dual speakers and in-display fingerprint sensor. The weight of the phone is 223 grams and it has been introduced in Black, White and Orange color options.
Poco X8 price
The starting price of Poco X8 is $269 (approximately Rs 23,000). This price is for the model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is priced at $299 (approximately Rs 25,000). At the same time, the price of the top model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage has been kept at $349 (approximately Rs 30,000).
Poco X8 will be launched in India on September 4. Official information about the price and availability of the phone in India will be revealed during the launch.