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POCO X8 and X8 Power Launched in India: Up to 10,000mAh Battery, 100W Charging

Posted on 4th Sep 2026 04:20 pm by rohit kumar

POCO has expanded its X8 smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the POCO X8 Power and the standard POCO X8.

 

The two new smartphones join the recently launched POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max in the company's X8 family. The biggest highlight of the new models is their large-capacity batteries, with the POCO X8 Power featuring a massive 10,000mAh battery and the POCO X8 packing a 9,000mAh battery.

 

Both smartphones also feature a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with OIS, AMOLED displays with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

 

POCO X8, X8 Power Price in India and Offers

 

The POCO X8 starts at ₹29,999 in India, while the POCO X8 Power carries a starting price of ₹35,999.

 

POCO is offering a ₹2,000 coupon discount along with an additional ₹1,000 exchange bonus. With these offers, the effective starting prices can come down to ₹26,999 for the POCO X8 and ₹32,999 for the POCO X8 Power, subject to applicable terms and eligibility.

 

Both smartphones will go on sale through Flipkart from September 11.

 

The POCO X8 Power will be available in Black and Yellow, while the standard POCO X8 comes in Black, Fiery Orange and Frost White.

 

POCO X8 Series India Price

Model Starting Price Effective Price With Listed Offers Colours

POCO X8 ₹29,999 ₹26,999 Black, Fiery Orange, Frost White

POCO X8 Power ₹35,999 ₹32,999 Black, Yellow

POCO X8 and X8 Power Display Specifications

 

Both smartphones feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,280 x 2,772 pixels.

 

The screens support refresh rates of up to 120Hz, along with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. They also offer a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and an instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 3,200Hz.

 

For eye comfort, both devices feature TÜV Triple Eye Protection certification and Wet Touch 2.0 technology.

 

The displays are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

 

The phones also carry robust protection against dust and water, with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings.

 

POCO X8 Power Gets Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Chipset

 

Under the hood, the two smartphones use different Qualcomm chipsets.

 

The POCO X8 Power is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset with a peak clock speed of up to 2.6GHz. It comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

 

The standard POCO X8 uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor, with a maximum clock speed of up to 2.4GHz. It is paired with LPDDR4X RAM.

 

Both smartphones feature an Adreno GPU for graphics processing.

 

POCO X8 Power, X8 Camera Specifications

 

Camera performance is another common feature between the two phones.

 

Both the POCO X8 Power and POCO X8 feature a 50MP primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

 

However, their secondary cameras are different.

 

The POCO X8 Power gets an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, while the standard POCO X8 features a 2MP depth sensor.

 

For selfies and video calls, the POCO X8 Power has a 32MP front camera, whereas the POCO X8 comes with a 16MP selfie camera.

 

10,000mAh Battery Makes POCO X8 Power Stand Out

 

The biggest difference between the two smartphones is their battery capacity.

 

The POCO X8 Power packs a massive 10,000mAh battery, making it the more battery-focused model in the lineup. It supports 100W wired fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging.

 

The standard POCO X8 comes with a 9,000mAh battery and supports 67W wired fast charging. It also offers 22.5W wired reverse charging.

 

The combination of large batteries and fast charging is likely to be one of the biggest selling points of the new POCO smartphones.

 

Battery and Charging Comparison

Feature POCO X8 POCO X8 Power

Battery 9,000mAh 10,000mAh

Wired Charging 67W 100W

Reverse Charging 22.5W 27W

HyperOS 3 and Long-Term Software Support

 

Both smartphones run Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

 

POCO has promised four major Android/OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the new devices.

 

Both models are dual-SIM smartphones and feature an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric security.

 

POCO X8 Power vs POCO X8: Which One Should You Select?

 

The POCO X8 Power is aimed at users who prioritise battery life, faster charging and stronger camera hardware. Its 10,000mAh battery, 100W charging, 32MP selfie camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera and faster LPDDR5X/UFS 4.1 configuration give it a clear advantage over the standard model.

 

The POCO X8, meanwhile, offers a lower starting price while retaining the large 9,000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED display and 50MP OIS primary camera.

 

For buyers who want maximum battery capacity and faster charging, the X8 Power is the more feature-rich option. Those looking for a lower-priced alternative can consider the standard X8.

 

POCO X8 Series India Sale Date

 

The POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power will be available for purchase in India through Flipkart starting September 11.

 

With battery capacities of 9,000mAh and 10,000mAh, respectively, the two smartphones are positioned as notable options for buyers seeking extended battery life without moving into a conventional power-bank category.

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