{
  "id": 5519058,
  "title": "Poco X8 Power and Poco X8 launched in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/poco-x8-power-and-poco-x8-launched-in-india",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:27:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/poco-x8-power-and-poco-x8-launched-in-india/article71427463.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaomi's sub-brand Poco has introduced two new smartphones under the X8 series, the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power, aimed at premium and mid-premium buyers in India. Both devices boast a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 × 1280, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, 12-bit color depth, and peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. They are safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Victus 2 and possess IP ratings ranging from 66 to 69K. The Poco X8 Power supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Both models come equipped with stereo dual speakers featuring Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio. The Poco X8 operates on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the Poco X8 Power utilizes the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip with up to 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.1 storage. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, these devices will receive 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches. The Poco X8 features a 50 MP primary camera with optical image stabilization and an 8 MP front camera, whereas the Poco X8 Power sports a 50 MP OIS main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 32 MP front camera. Both smartphones are powered by a silicon-carbon battery, with the Poco X8 equipped with a 9,000 mAh unit and a 67W charger, and the Poco X8 Power featuring a 10,000 mAh battery and a 100W charger. The Poco X8 starts at a price of ₹29,999, and the Poco X8 Power is priced at ₹35,999.",
  "summary": "Poco X8 ships with a 9,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, while the Poco X8 Power gets a 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}