Poco Flagship
Poco X8 Pro
₹26,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (HyperOS for Poco)Chipset: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Adreno 732
CameraTriple: 64 MP (wide) OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)Features: Motion Tracking Focus Vlog ModeVideo: 4K@60fps
DisplayType: Flow AMOLED 120Hz 1000 nits (HBM)Size: 6.67 inchesRes: 1080 x 2400 pixelsProtection: Gorilla Glass 5
BatteryType: Li-Po 5500 mAhCharging: 67W wired
The performance king under 30k with Snapdragon power.
Detailed Specifications
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 February 08 |
| Body | Dimensions: 163 x 76 x 8.0 mm Weight: 195 g Build: Glass front Plastic back (Yellow) Plastic frame SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM Classic Poco Design |
| Display | Type: Flow AMOLED 120Hz 1000 nits (HBM) Size: 6.67 inches Res: 1080 x 2400 pixels Protection: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (HyperOS for Poco) Chipset: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 732 |
| Memory | Card slot: microSDXC Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Triple: 64 MP (wide) OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Features: Motion Tracking Focus Vlog Mode Video: 4K@60fps |
| Comms | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: Yes WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth: 5.3 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5500 mAh Charging: 67W wired |
| Colors | Poco Yellow Laser Black Cobalt Blue |
Expert Overview
Poco X8 Pro is the default choice for gamers on a budget. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 offers near-flagship performance, scoring over 1.2 million on Antutu. It features a flat Flow AMOLED screen with thin bezels. While the build is plastic, the internals are top-tier, including fast UFS 4.0 storage and a large cooling chamber to sustain frame rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is it the best phone for gaming under 30k?
Yes, hands down. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 outperforms everything else in this price range, maintaining stable FPS in heavy games.
Q2: Does it look cheap?
The back is plastic and has the bold Poco branding, which some find loud, but it feels sturdy and lightweight.
Q3: Is the camera good?
It is decent. The 64MP OIS camera takes good daylight photos, but it struggles a bit in low light compared to camera-focused phones.
Q4: Does it overheat?
Poco has installed a large LiquidCool vapor chamber. It gets warm, but doesn't throttle performance significantly.
Q5: Does it have an SD card slot?
Yes! It has a hybrid slot, so you can expand storage if you don't use a second SIM.
Q6: How fast is the screen response?
It has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which is great for shooters like COD Mobile and BGMI.
Q7: Is the battery good?
5500mAh is fantastic. You can game for 5-6 hours straight before needing a charge.
Q8: Does it have 5G?
Yes, it supports all major 5G bands globally.
Q9: Does it have a headphone jack?
Yes, the 3.5mm jack is present, which is a huge plus for gamers using wired headsets for zero latency.
Q10: Are there ads in the software?
Poco phones generally have fewer ads than Redmi, but you might still see some recommendations in the UI.
ByDrive Verdict
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
5500mAh Battery
Flat AMOLED 120Hz
3.5mm Headphone Jack
MicroSD Card Slot
67W Turbo Charging
Stereo Speakers
Gaming Performance
Smart Finance Tool
Estimated Monthly EMI (No Cost)
₹/mo
3 Months
Plan: 12 Months
24 Months
Estimated Resale Value (1 Year)
₹17,549*
*Estimated resale value based on current flagship market trends.