Poco has never been shy about packing a lot into a phone for the money, and the Poco X8 sticks to that. This time the star of the show is the battery, which is huge. Here’s what you need to know before you decide if it’s for you.
What’s New?
Poco launched the standard X8 globally in early September, and the India launch followed on 4 September. It sits below the X8 Pro and Pro Max that came out earlier this year, so don’t mix them up. The regular X8 is the more affordable, battery-focused one of the family.
The design is solid and a bit chunky. It measures roughly 163.5 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs around 223g (a little more in some regions), so you’ll feel it in your hand. It comes in Black, White and Orange, though colors vary by market.
Display
The screen is a 6.83-inch AMOLED panel with a 1280 x 2772 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Poco quotes a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, so it should stay readable in direct sunlight. Scrolling is smooth and colors look punchy. An optical fingerprint scanner sits under the display.
Durability is a nice surprise at this price. The global version lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, which means it can handle dust, splashes and even high-pressure water jets.
Performance and Software
Under the hood is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, built on a 4nm process. You can get it with 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage, depending on where you live. It handles everyday stuff like social media, video and casual gaming just fine. Reviewers do say the performance could have been better, so serious gamers should look elsewhere.
It runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3. In India, Poco lists 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates, which is solid for this segment.
Camera
The rear setup is a 50MP main camera paired with a 2MP secondary lens. The main one does the real work, and the second is average at best, so think of this as a one-camera phone. Up front there’s a 16MP selfie camera for calls and casual shots.
Battery and Charging
This is the whole point of the phone. The global version has an 8,340 mAh battery, and the Indian version has 9,000 mAh. Both are silicon-carbon, which is how Poco fits so much capacity without making the phone ridiculously thick.
Charging is 67W wired, plus 22.5W reverse charging so you can top up other devices. One reviewer says it lasts two days without trouble. A full charge from 20% takes around an hour and 15 minutes in testing, so it’s decent but not the fastest in its class. Poco also claims the battery holds up to at least 1,600 charge cycles before dropping under 80% health.
What You Might Not Like
• The secondary camera is basic, and there’s no real ultrawide here.
• Performance is fine, not impressive, so it’s not a gaming phone.
• There’s no 3.5mm headphone jack.
• It’s on the heavier side, which is the price of that battery.
Who Should Buy It?
If you want a phone that lasts through a busy two days, has a bright display and tough water resistance, and won’t cost a fortune, the Poco X8 is a great pick. If you care most about camera quality or raw speed, take a look at the Pro models or other options first.
| Feature | Details |
| Display | 6.83″ AMOLED, 120Hz, up to 3,500 nits |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 px |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm) |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 8,340mAh (global) / 9,000mAh (India) |
| Charging | 67W wired, 22.5W reverse wired |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Durability | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K (global) |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, no headphone jack |
| Fingerprint | In-display (optical) |
| Colors | Black, White, Orange |