Key Takeaways
1. The Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro launched in January 2025 with the Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset.
2. Poco announced the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipsets for the “Poco X Pro series.”
3. The Poco X8 Pro Max will feature the Dimensity 9500s, while the Poco X8 Pro will have the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset.
4. The Dimensity 9500s is a 3nm octa-core processor, and the Dimensity 8500 Ultra is a 4nm chipset with eight Cortex-A725 cores.
5. A global launch for the Poco X8 Pro and Pro Max is expected on March 14, though no official date has been confirmed.
The Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro made its debut in January 2025, positioning itself as a mid-range smartphone powered by the Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset. Recently, Poco has shared details about the chipsets that will be featured in its forthcoming smartphones.
New Chipsets Announced
On the platform X, Poco has announced that it will introduce the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipsets to a global audience. They referred to this series as the “Poco X Pro series,” avoiding the expected “Poco X8 Pro series” moniker. The lineup is anticipated to consist of the Poco X8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max.
Specifications of Upcoming Models
According to leaks, the Poco X8 Pro Max is set to feature the Dimensity 9500s, which is a top-tier octa-core processor built on a 3nm manufacturing process. To provide some context, the Dimensity 9500s is considered a step below the flagship Dimensity 9500 that powers devices like the Vivo X300 Pro. On the other hand, the Poco X8 Pro will come equipped with the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, a 4nm chipset that includes eight Cortex-A725 cores and a Mali-G720 GPU.
Expected Launch Date
At this point, there is no confirmed date for the release of the new smartphones. However, earlier leaks hinted at a global launch slated for March 14. The Poco X8 Pro and Pro Max are believed to be the international iterations of the Redmi Turbo 5 and Turbo 5 Max, which were launched previously in China.
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