Overview
- POCO introduced two models—X8 Pro Max with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s and X8 Pro with Dimensity 8500‑Ultra—positioned for high‑frame‑rate gaming and sustained performance.
- The X8 Pro Max uses an 8,500mAh silicon‑carbon battery globally and a 9,000mAh unit in India, while the X8 Pro carries a 6,500mAh pack; both support 100W wired charging, with 27W reverse charging on the Max.
- The phones feature 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED displays (6.83 inches on Max, 6.59 inches on Pro) rated up to 3,500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K durability, Dynamic RGB camera‑ring lights, and an ultrasonic fingerprint reader on the Max.
- Cameras include a 50MP main sensor (Light Fusion 600 on Max, Sony IMX882 on Pro), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 20MP selfie camera, running HyperOS 3 with gaming and AI features.
- India pricing is set at Rs 32,999–35,999 for the X8 Pro, Rs 42,999–46,999 for the X8 Pro Max, and Rs 37,999 for the X8 Pro Iron Man Edition, with Rs 3,000 in launch offers and sales starting March 23 on Flipkart; global pricing starts around $330 for the X8 Pro and $470 for the Max, with the Iron Man Edition at $400.