Summary: Poco has launched its new midrange X8s globally today, starting at $399, (~ Rs 36,000), for the 8 GB + 256 GB model. The phone features a 6.35-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, and a 6,330 mAh battery, but there is no word yet on an India launch.
Poco has launched the X8s globally after first rolling it out in Vietnam. The phone brings a bright LTPO AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and fast 100W charging. Lets take a look at its key features, pricing and availability.
Poco X8s Key Specifications
The X8s features a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. It supports 12-bit colour and HDR10+. It packs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
There’s a 3D Iceloop cooling system is meant to keep temperatures in check during long use. Battery life comes from a 6,330 mAh cell with 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging for topping up other devices.
On camera, the rear setup includes a 50 MP LightFusion 800 main sensor with OIS, the same sensor used on the Poco F8 Pro, alongside a 50 MP telephoto and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. The front camera is 20 MP.
The phone runs HyperOS 3.0 on Android 16, carries an IP68 rating for water resistance, and uses an in-display fingerprint sensor. It connects over Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual 5G SIMs. At 187 grams and 8.06 mm thick, its design borrows from the Xiaomi 17, minus the extended rectangular camera island.
| Specs | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K, 120 Hz, 3,500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Cameras | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP (rear), 20 MP (front) |
| Battery | 6,330 mAh, 100W wired, 22.5W reverse |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust and water tight |
Price and India Availability
Globally, the Poco X8s starts at $399, (~ Rs 36,000), for the 8 GB + 256 GB model, going up to $499, (~ Rs 45,000), for the 12 GB + 512 GB variant. It comes in Black, Blue, and White, and is available now through Poco’s global storefront. Poco has not shared any details on an India launch or local pricing yet.
| Variant | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 8 GB + 256 GB | $399 (~ Rs 36,000) |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | $499 (~ Rs 45,000) |
