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POCO is ready to launch two new X-series phones in India on September 4, 2026. The company has confirmed that the POCO X8 5G and POCO X8 Power 5G will arrive at 12 PM IST and will be sold through Flipkart.
The main highlight is battery life. POCO is clearly targeting users who want a phone that can last longer than regular mid-range smartphones. The standard POCO X8 is confirmed to pack a 9,000mAh battery, while the POCO X8 Power will go even bigger with a 10,000mAh battery.
What POCO has confirmed
POCO has confirmed the launch date, Flipkart availability, battery capacity and charging details for both phones.
- The POCO X8 5G will come with a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery. The company claims it can offer up to 3.2 days of battery life. It will support 67W wired charging and 22.5W reverse charging.
- The POCO X8 Power 5G will get a larger 10,000mAh battery, which POCO calls its biggest battery ever in a smartphone. The company claims up to 3.5 days of usage. This model is confirmed to support 100W wired charging and 27W reverse charging.
Reverse charging simply means the phone can charge another device, like earbuds or a second phone, using a cable. For travellers, students and field workers, this can be a useful emergency feature.
Possible specifications revealed
Several reports suggest that both phones may feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display. The POCO X8 Power is expected to get a 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. A 120Hz display makes scrolling, gaming and animations feel smoother than a normal 60Hz screen.
The POCO X8 5G is tipped to use the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, while the POCO X8 Power 5G may come with the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor. These are expected to be mid-range chips, suitable for daily use, social media, video streaming, casual gaming and multitasking.
Camera details are still not officially confirmed. Reports suggest the POCO X8 may get a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera. The X8 Power could offer a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 32MP front camera.
Why the big battery matters
A 9,000mAh or 10,000mAh battery can make a real difference for heavy users. Someone who watches videos, uses maps, attends online classes, plays games or works on the move may not need to charge the phone every night.
That said, bigger batteries can also make phones heavier. So, the real test will be how POCO balances battery size, design and hand comfort.
Competitors in India
The POCO X8 and X8 Power may compete with phones from Realme, Redmi, iQOO, Samsung and Motorola in the mid-range 5G segment. Battery-focused buyers may also compare them with models from Infinix and Tecno, which often offer large batteries at aggressive prices.
Conclusion – Key takeaways
The POCO X8 series looks built for users who care about battery life first. The POCO X8 brings a 9,000mAh battery, while the X8 Power pushes that to 10,000mAh with faster 100W charging.
Many specifications are still based on leaks, so buyers should wait for the September 4 launch before deciding. But if POCO gets the pricing right, these phones could stand out strongly in India’s crowded mid-range 5G market.
Image Credit- Flipkart
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