POCO is set to launch its X8 Pro series in India on March 17. The lineup will include two models — POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed several key specifications of the global variant, including details of the processor, battery and more. The Indian variants of the smartphones are expected to feature similar specifications.
POCO X8 Pro series: What to expect
POCO Global has confirmed that the POCO X8 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset. The smartphone will sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. According to the company, the display will support up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. The device is also expected to pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging.
On the other hand, the POCO X8 Pro Max will be powered by the Dimensity 9500s processor and pack an 8,500mAh battery with support for 100W charging. According to the company, the smartphone will feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness.
Both smartphones are confirmed to come with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. The teaser image posted by the company shows the X8 Pro in White and the X8 Pro Max in Black, both with a metal frame and dual rear cameras.
According to a report from FoneArena, the upcoming smartphones could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max.
POCO X8 Pro: Expected specifications
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Display: 6.59-inch, 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 3500nits of peak brightness -
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra -
Rear camera: 50MP main camera with OIS +8MP ultawide -
Front camera: 20MP front camera -
Battery: 6500mAh -
Charging: 100W fast charging -
Protection: IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K
POCO X8 Pro Max: Expected specifications
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Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 3500nits of peak brightness -
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s -
Rear camera: 50MP Light Fusion 600 main camera with OIS + 8MP ultrawide -
Front camera: 20MP -
Battery: 8500mAh battery -
Charging: 100W fast charging -
Protection: IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K
