Poco X8 Pro series global launch date confirmed

Santi Bongco
Mar. 10, 2026, 11:28

After an earlier leak, Poco has finally announced the global unveiling date for the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max.

The news follows an earlier report saying that the phones would be launched on March 17. Poco itself has now affirmed the details, saying the series will indeed be introduced on the said date.

The brand didn’t name the lineup’s models, but mentioned “max,” corroborating reports that we will get the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max variants. 

The devices are said to be rebadged Redmi models that were earlier unveiled in China. While the X8 Pro is based on the Redmi Turbo 5, the X8 Pro Max is said to be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 5 Max model.

According to earlier reports, the Poco X8 Pro series will feature the following:

Poco X8 Pro

  • MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
  • Mali-G720 MC8
  • LPDDR5x Ultra RAM
  • UFS 4.1 storage 
  • 6.59″ 1.5K 120Hz TCL M10 OLED with 2000nits HBM, 3840Hz PWM, and in-display optical fingerprint scanner
  • 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS + 8MP ultrawide + single flash
  • 20MP OV20B selfie camera 
  • 6500mAh battery
  • 100W wired + 27W reverse wired charging
  • IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings
  • Android 16-based HyperOS 3, NFC, IR blaster, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4
  • Metal frame

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 219g
  • 8.15mm
  • MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
  • Immortalis-G925 MC12
  • LPDDR5x Ultra RAM
  • UFS 4.1 storage 
  • 6.83″ 1.5K 120Hz TCL M10 OLED with 2000nits HBM, 3840Hz PWM, and in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
  • 50MP Light Hunter 600 main camera with OIS + 8MP ultrawide + dual flash
  • 20MP OV20B selfie camera
  • 8500mAh battery
  • 100W wired + 27W reverse wired charging 
  • IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings
  • Android 16-based HyperOS 3, NFC, IR blaster, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4
  • Dual stereo

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