POCO X8 vs POCO X8 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO X8 and the POCO X8 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.59 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 223 g | 47 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: POCO X8 is ahead on battery, screen size. POCO X8 Pro is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 1060 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.59 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) | 1268 x 2756 pixels (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (Mohs level 5) |
| Features | — | Ultra-slim bezels (1.7mm bottom, 1.5mm others), 480Hz touch sampling (Game Turbo), 2560Hz instant touch sampling (Game Turbo) |
Platform
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G615 MC6 (inferred from Dimensity 8500 Ultra) |
Memory
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.2 for 128GB, UFS 3.1 for 256GB) | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Main Camera
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Secondary | 2 MP (depth sensor) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Ultra-angle camera, Film filters, UltraSnap |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4" |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Intelligent 0.8x wide-angle for group selfies |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 8340 mAh (typical, 9000 mAh in some regions) | Li-Po 6500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired (PD3.0), 22.5W reverse wired | 67W wired, Smart charging |
Body
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm | 157.5 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 201.47 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | Metal frame, Glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
| Durability | IP68/IP69K dust and water resistant (up to 2m for 72 hours), 3-meter drop resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| POCO X8 | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, March 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | — |
| Released | — | 2026, March 17 |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO X8 or POCO X8 Pro?
POCO X8 — 9,000 mAh for the POCO X8 versus 6,500 mAh for the POCO X8 Pro.
Which is lighter, POCO X8 or POCO X8 Pro?
POCO X8 Pro — 223 g for the POCO X8 versus 47 g for the POCO X8 Pro.
Which is newer, POCO X8 or POCO X8 Pro?
POCO X8 — Sep 2026 for the POCO X8 versus Mar 2026 for the POCO X8 Pro.
Is the POCO X8 or the POCO X8 Pro rated higher?
We rate the POCO X8 8/10 and the POCO X8 Pro 8/10.
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