1. The Poco X8 Pro offers outstanding performance in the mid-range segment, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra chipset, excelling in gaming and demanding tasks.
2. Its graphics capabilities, supported by the Mali-G720 MP8 GPU, significantly outperform competitors with higher frame rates in tests like GFXBench 4K.
3. The device features high-quality stereo speakers with balanced sound, making it a strong audio option in its price class.
Performance of Poco X8 Pro
In our test report the Poco X8 Pro was given a top rating in the affordable mid-range (prices start at around 300 euros, including on Amazon.de). Especially with it’s powerful Dimensity 8500 the cheap Xiaomi phone has outstanding performance, and even HFR gaming is no issue at all. You can read our gaming test of the Poco X8 Pro here.
Chipset and Benchmarks
With its MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, Poco X8 Pro keeps up the traditions of it’s predecessor in the budget mid-range segment. The chipset handles daily uses effortlessly, delivering excellent results on this price range, even with heavy applications. In Geekbench benchmarks, the Poco X8 Pro beats its rivals in this price class hands down.
Comparison and Graphics Performance
In our review, the comparison phones—a Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and a Samsung Galaxy A36—are about 50 percent slower in the multi-core score. The AI test results show nearly 100 percent gap – you can read the exact figures here. The Mali-G720 MP8 GPU is especially impressive, giving a boost in graphics with an extra core over the previous model. In the GFXBench 4K test, the Poco X8 Pro reaches almost 30 fps, while other cheap mid-range devices such as the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion or Galaxy A36, only reach below 10 fps.
Sound Quality and Additional Features
But, Xiaomi isn’t just impressing with the SoC in it’s mid-range phone. The speakers of the Poco X8 Pro also show decent quality for a mid-range smartphone. Only 5 percent of all devices checked in this class sound better than the Xiaomi in our tests. In comparison to a Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, the stereo speakers of the Poco X8 Pro produce a balanced sound with smooth mids and highs, along with surprisingly present bass. For those who want a strong audio setup including Auracast support, the Poco X8 Pro is an attractive pick at this level. You can read here what premium features the Xiaomi phone does not possess compared to high-end flagship phones.
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