POCO X8s Appears In Several International Databases; Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC Tipped

The POCO X8s, a new variant of the POCO X8 smartphone, has been surfacing on multiple international certification databases. This includes Thailand's NBTC, Europe's EEC and IECEE, and Singapore's IMDA. However, it has not yet been listed in Malaysia's SIRIM database. The presence of these certifications suggests the device may be preparing for a broader release.

According to Thailand's NBTC listing, the POCO X8s will bear the model number 2609CPC5FG. The GSMArena notes that the "2609" prefix indicates a September 2026 launch, which might indicate the device may have missed that deadline. While the certification listings provide little information about the phone's hardware, a Geekbench listing has reportedly revealed some specifications.

The POCO X8s, as per the Geekbench listing, will be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which is expected to deliver superior performance compared to the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 found in the POCO X8. The listing also mentions 12GB of RAM and Android 16. However, the storage configurations remain undisclosed as of now. There are also separate reports indicating that the POCO X8s could be equipped with a 50MP main camera, featuring zoom options of 0.6x, 1x, and 2.5x.

However, it's unclear whether the 2.5x zoom will be enabled via a dedicated telephoto camera or through cropping and digital processing. The POCO X8s is anticipated to debut in various international markets, including the European Economic Area (EEA), Turkey, and Russia. However, India is not listed among its target markets. According to reports, the device has been certified by Singapore's IMDA, which may pave the way for a Malaysian launch, though confirmation is still pending.

It's important to note that while the POCO X8s has appeared on several certification databases, POCO has not officially announced it or its specifications. Therefore, the information provided should be viewed with caution.