{
  "id": 11220256,
  "title": "Poco releases not just one but two 50MP camera phones for under £270",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/poco-releases-not-just-one-but-two-50mp-camera-phones-for-under-270",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/android-phones/poco-releases-not-just-one-but-two-50mp-camera-phones-for-under-gbp270"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaomi's budget phone brand, Poco, has released two new devices sporting 50MP camera technology, despite the typical high price tag of flagship cameras. The flagship Poco X8 is priced at £329, but can be purchased for £269 to attract customers. Its budget counterpart, Poco C95 Pro, drops from £249 to £159. Both phones have impressive specs, but the X8 outperforms in terms of camera quality. The X8's 50MP main camera comes with both optical and electronic image stabilization, while the front camera is 16MP. It also features Dual Video for simultaneous front and rear shooting, making it a great choice for content creators. AI editing tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Erase Pro, AI Image Expansion, AI Image Enhancement, and AI Beautify are available on the X8. The C95 Pro, however, has an 8MP front camera and no Dual Video feature. Despite the lower camera resolution, both phones boast long battery life, with the X8 having a 8,340mAh battery and the C95 Pro a 7,500mAh battery, providing over two days of usage on a single charge. The X8 also boasts a larger 6.9-inch display compared to the C95 Pro's 6.83 inches. The X8 is available in three colors and comes in one variant, while the C95 Pro is available in three colors and two variants on Amazon.",
  "summary": "A phone with 50MP dual AI camera system for just £159? Poco is offering unbelievable specs for the price",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}