Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro review
Best for: Gaming and heavy multitasking · Mid-range
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Pros
- Very fast Dimensity 8500 Ultra
- Big 6,500 mAh battery and 100W charging
- 1.5K AMOLED screen, 3,500-nit peak
- Metal frame and IP68
Cons
- Cluttered HyperOS
- Weak 8MP ultrawide
- No wireless charging
Full review
The Poco X8 Pro is the performance pick under €400. Its MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra is a big step above the chips in most phones at this price, so demanding games, video editing and heavy multitasking all run smoothly. It is the smaller sibling of the Poco X8 Pro Max from our €200-€500 guide, with a more manageable 6.59-inch screen.
That screen is a sharp 1.5K AMOLED panel at 120Hz. Xiaomi quotes 3,500 nits for HDR highlights.
The battery is a large 6,500 mAh cell with 100W wired charging; check whether a charger is included in your region. A flat metal frame and IP68 rating make it a sturdy build.
The camera is where Poco saves money: the 50MP main camera has optical stabilisation and is fine, but the 8MP ultrawide is basic and there is no telephoto. HyperOS also comes with pre-installed apps. Xiaomi promises four years of Android updates and six years of security patches.
Full specifications
| Launch price (RRP) | £349 (UK, 8GB/256GB) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" |
| Display type / refresh | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,500 nits (peak) |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB |
| Main camera | 50MP (OIS) |
| Ultrawide camera | 8MP |
| Telephoto / zoom | None |
| Selfie camera | 20MP |
| Battery | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W |
| Wireless charging | None |
| Weight (brand) | 201.5 g |
| Dimensions (brand, mm) | 157.53 x 75.19 x 8.38 |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Software updates | 4 years OS, 6 years security |
| eSIM | Not stated |
| 5G | Yes |
| Released | March 2026 |
Spec check note: Xiaomi's spec page lists IP68, 201.47 g and a 6,500 mAh typical battery. It does not state eSIM support, so none is claimed.
Specifications checked against: Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro specifications
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G | Oppo Reno15 F 5G | Motorola Moto g86 Power 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Gaming and heavy multitasking | Best camera and software | Samsung fans who keep phones long | Detailed photos and fast charging | Group selfies and video calls | A very large battery |
| Price band | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Budget |
| Launch price (RRP) | £349 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | £499 (UK launch, 128GB) | £399 (6GB/128GB) / £459 (8GB/256GB), UK | £429 (UK, 8GB/256GB) | Not stated | £299.99 (UK) / €329 (DE) |
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.3" | 6.7" | 6.83" | 6.57" | 6.67" |
| Display type / refresh | AMOLED, 120Hz | pOLED, 120Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | AMOLED, 120Hz | pOLED, 120Hz |
| Peak brightness (brand claim) | 3,500 nits (peak) | 2,700 nits (peak) | 1,900 nits (peak) | 3,200 nits (peak) | 1,400 nits (peak) | 4,500 nits (peak) |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
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