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Poco Sets March 17 Global Debut for X8 Pro Series as C85x 5G Launches in India

Poco teases MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra and 9500s chips for its performance-focused lineup, with full specifications and pricing to be revealed at the online event.

Overview

  • POCO confirms a March 17, 2026 global launch for the X8 Pro series at 20:00 GMT+8, with an online reveal covering global markets including India.
  • The lineup is expected to include X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max models, though names are not yet officially stated by POCO and full regional details remain unannounced.
  • Reporting points to a likely Redmi Turbo 5 rebrand for the X8 Pro, with leaks indicating 1.5K-class AMOLED displays, up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and up to 100W charging.
  • Poco separately launched the C85x 5G in India with a 6,300mAh battery, a 32-megapixel main rear camera, a 6.9-inch 120Hz AdaptiveSync display, and HyperOS based on Android 16 running on a Unisoc T8300.
  • The C85x 5G is priced at Rs. 10,999 for 4GB/64GB and Rs. 11,999 for 4GB/128GB, with sales starting March 14 via Flipkart, while X8 Pro series pricing remains unofficial beyond leaked European figures.