Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Launch: Affordable Mid-Range Phone at $299

Key Takeaways

1. The Poco X8 Pro features a 120 Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,756 x 1,268 pixels and peak brightness of 3,500 nits.
2. It includes a 50 MP primary camera and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, along with a large 6,500 mAh battery supporting 100 W wired charging.
3. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset and has an IP68-certified casing.
4. The Poco X8 Pro is priced at $299 for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage version, with higher prices for 512 GB options.
5. Color options for the Poco X8 Pro include Black, White, and Mint Green, with prices expected to increase after the Early Bird promotion.

The Poco X8 Pro is the most affordable of the three new smartphones that Xiaomi has introduced today. To give you some background, the company has also launched the Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition and the Poco X8 Pro Max at the same time. Despite this, the Poco X8 Pro has some impressive features that make it a worthy successor to last year’s Poco X7 Pro (curr. $399.99 on Amazon).

Display and Build

Xiaomi has packed a 120 Hz AMOLED screen into the Poco X8 Pro, which boasts a resolution of 2,756 x 1,268 pixels and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits (25% APL). The display also incorporates 3,840 Hz PWM dimming along with a 12-bit color depth. To protect the 6.59-inch screen, Xiaomi has used Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, which also shields the 20 MP front-facing camera.

Camera and Battery

On the back of the device, there are a 50 MP primary camera (Sony IMX882) and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. This rear section conceals a substantial 6,500 mAh battery that supports 100 W wired charging (PPS) and 27 W reverse wired charging. Additionally, the Poco X8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset and is housed in an IP68-certified casing that measures 157.5 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm and weighs 201.5 g.

Pricing and Availability

The Poco X8 Pro is available in Black, White, and Mint Green colors. At its launch, Xiaomi is pricing the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage version at $299. For those interested in 512 GB options, the starting price is $329 for 8 GB of RAM and $359 for 12 GB of RAM. It’s worth noting that the Poco X8 Pro will eventually be sold for $329, and the prices for the 512 GB models will rise by $40 each after the Early Bird promotion period ends.