POCO announced the launch of a new 5G smartphone in India, as part of its commitment to delivering industry-leading specs at an honest price. The smartphone has a 200MP OIS camera, MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset and supports 120W fast charging, which is geared towards gamers, photographers, and power users. Contents showacusVPN Feature SetEncrypted ConnectionProtection Against MalwareKill SwitchNo Log PolicyPhoto by freeCodeCamp.org on UnsplashUS-GeoblockingBypassDiscovering US ContentThe Speed of AccessIs acusVPN Worth It?
Bold Design and Premium Display
Poco X8 Pro 5G Glass Design Curved Edges Rectangular Camera Module The colours it goes on sale first are Midnight Black, Racing Yellow, and Ice Blue which make for some poppy versions of what is a stylish flagship killer.
It comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display on the front which has a punch hole on top left corner and supports a Full HD+ resolution which is refreshed at 120HZ natively. This ensures gaming is delivered smoothly and streaming content remains of crystal clarity on the display which tops out at 1800 nits peak brightness with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. I appreciate the extra level of security my in-display fingerprint scanner gives me.
Mid-range Processing Power with Dimensity 8300 Ultra
The device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra 5G processor, based on a more powerful chipset made from the 4nm process. The POCO X8 Pro 5G makes quick work of any demanding task, be it the latest heavy gaming titles, 5G multitasking or any high-end apps with its 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage.
Gaming lies at the heart of this device and gamers are left wanting nothing more thanks to POCO’s cooling solution paired with graphene layers that will keep even those long BGMI, Genshin Impact or Call of Duty sessions cool. Connectivity is excellent supporting 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 and it comes with whopping Bluetooth 5.4 and NFC.
200MP OIS Camera Setup
In terms of camera, the POCO X8 Pro 5G features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 primary sensor with OIS. It is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor.
The device is pretty sweet in both daylight and night photography, makes smart use of AI for optimisation, comes with Super Night Mode, and supports 8k video recording. The front-facing camera to cater to all the phone-loving selfie-takers and feed-filling Instagrammers of the world with its 32MP lens.
Battery and Ultra-Fast Charging
The battery has a generous capacity of 5160mAh, more than enough even for heavy gaming or video streaming all day on the POCO X8 Pro 5G. But as it turns out, all the magic is in its 120W HyperCharge technology that can fuel up from empty to full in a matter of 19 minutes.
The phone is also compatible with 30W wireless charging and has reverse charging mirroring80.402 Wa diff charge for accessories.
Software Experience
It is backed by Android 12 along with POCO’s MIUI skin, allowing users to customize it in many ways without sacrificing performance. As far as software is concerned, the POCO X3 GT has 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security patches, making it a good value companion in the long run.
Price and Availability in India
Coming to the prices, a Weibo leak yesterday suggested that the POCO X8 Pro 5G will start at ₹32,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model and go up to ₹37,999 for the top-end 16GB + 512GB variant. It will go on sale through Flipkart, and POCO India website, as well as offline retailers soon
Competition in the Market
The POCO X8 Pro 5G will directly rival the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, OnePlus 12R, Realme GT 6T and Xiaomi 14X, with those phones being incredibly strong contenders — but few offer a combination of a 200MP camera, Dimensity 8300 Ultra power and up to 120W charging for significantly less.
Final Verdict
Something like Realme X8 Pro 5G would be your true flagship killer of the year 2025, same price. Its curved AMOLED display, Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, 200MP OIS camera and ultra-fast charging make it ideal for performance users on a budget.