Specifications and Prices of the New POCO X8 Pro Series Phones from Xiaomi 2026

POCO X8 Pro Series Full Specs and Price — Everything You Need to Know (2026)

Xiaomi's POCO sub-brand launched the POCO X8 Pro and the brand-new POCO X8 Pro Max on March 17, 2026, positioning them as strong mid-range competitors that undercut Samsung's Galaxy A57 and A37 in price while matching or exceeding them on key specifications.

POCO X8 Pro

A 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display with 3500 nit peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ sits in a 201g IP68-rated body. Under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) powers the device, paired with 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. The camera system features a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 20MP front camera with 4K video. A 6,500mAh battery charges at 100W HyperCharge. UK pricing starts at £349.

POCO X8 Pro Max

The first-ever POCO Pro Max model steps things up with a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, the flagship-tier MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm) processor, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, and a massive 8,500mAh battery with 100W charging. It uses a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera with OIS, IP68 protection, and comes in a 218g aluminum and glass body. UK pricing starts at £469.

Shared Features

Both phones run Android 16 with HyperOS 3, receive 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches, include Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and programmable RGB lighting. Neither supports wireless charging or microSD expansion.