Tested · Scored · RankedNEWinstax mini Evo 2 — full review & score →
POCO X8 Pro
Poco · Released March 17, 2026

X8 Pro

Upper-midrange muscle with a battery to match.

Smartphones
—/10What the pros sayPendingExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Buying call

The X8 Pro runs the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, which puts gaming performance well above its class, and backs it with a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that lasted just over 20 hours in mixed-use testing. The 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED is bright and sharp, and IP68 plus Gorilla Glass 7i make it tougher than most midrangers. The trade-offs: the frame gets hot under sustained load, real-world charging falls well short of the 100W claim, and the 8MP ultrawide is weak.

Full verdict ↓
Lowest new price · 128GBCheck price0 retailers
See availability Check the store for today’s priceGet a price-drop alert
Compare prices at
Editor testedHands-on testing and real-world use
Real-world useBased on everyday testing, not a spec sheet
Unbiased reviewIndependent and objective, sources shown
X8 ProCheck priceSee price
Key specs
Modules
50 MP · 2-camera
Display type
AMOLED
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
AMOLED
Size
6.83" (173 mm)
Refresh
120 Hz
Performance
Processor
higher chipset in X8 range
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.83" (173 mm) · 120 HzAMOLED
Chipsethigher chipset in X8 range
5 attributes · See all specifications
Price & availability

Where to buy

Prices from trusted US retailers, updated daily.

Set price alert

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are stored at the time of last verification and may change.

0 price points tracked.
Check the store for today’s price.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The X8 Pro runs the Dimensity 8500-Ultra, which puts gaming performance well above its class, and backs it with a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that lasted just over 20 hours in mixed-use testing. The 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED is bright and sharp, and IP68 plus Gorilla Glass 7i make it tougher than most midrangers. The trade-offs: the frame gets hot under sustained load, real-world charging falls well short of the 100W claim, and the 8MP ultrawide is weak.

Best for

Mobile gamers who want flagship-adjacent speed and big battery life

Not for

Photographers who want a capable ultrawide or zoom

Main strengthDimensity 8500-Ultra performance tops the class
Main weaknessFrame runs hot and throttles under sustained load
Reasons to buy
Dimensity 8500-Ultra performance tops the class
6,500mAh battery lasted 20+ hours in mixed use
Bright 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED
IP68 rating with Gorilla Glass 7i
Reasons to avoid
Frame runs hot and throttles under sustained load
Real charging speed is far below the 100W headline
Weak 8MP ultrawide, no telephoto
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

Open a comparison for the full side-by-side view.

Choose a gadget
POCO X8 Pro
This deviceX8 Pro
VS
iQOO Neo 12
AlternativeiQOO Neo 12
Display
6.83"6.83"
Chipset
higher chipset in X8 rangeSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2x4.6 + 6x3.62GHz, 3nm)
Full comparison
POCO X8 Pro
This deviceX8 Pro
VS
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
AlternativeOnePlus Ace 7 Pro
Display
6.83"6.78"
Chipset
higher chipset in X8 rangeSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 4.608GHz, 3nm
Full comparison
POCO X8 Pro
This deviceX8 Pro
VS
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
AlternativeHuawei Pura 90 Plus
Display
6.83"6.8"
Chipset
higher chipset in X8 rangeKirin 9025
Full comparison
Same category

Alternatives worth a look

Other phones in the database, with their stored scores and prices.

All smartphones →
Neo 12—
iQOONeo 126.83" (173 mm) · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2x4.6 + 6x3.62GHz, 3nm) · 16 GB
Ace 7 Pro—
OnePlusAce 7 Pro6.78" (172 mm) · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 4.608GHz, 3nm · 16 GB
Pura 90 Plus—
HuaweiPura 90 Plus6.8" (173 mm) · Kirin 9025 · 12 GB
Enjoy 100 Pro Max—
HuaweiEnjoy 100 Pro Max6.84" (174 mm) · Kirin 8020 (512GB) / Kirin 8020A (128GB, 256GB)
Product data

Full specifications

5 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
AMOLED

Main camera

Modules
50 MP · 2-camera

Body

Form factor
Bar

Launch & Software

Released
2026-03-17
Vote & discuss

Community says

No reader votes on the X8 Pro yet. Votes happen on head-to-heads: pick a matchup and say which one you would buy.

Reviewed this gadget on your site or channel? Submit your review →

X8 ProNo store price yetSpecs
POCO X8 Pro Specs, Price & Features | Gadget Clash