Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max / X8 Pro Iron Man Edition
Pros
- Excellent value for its price point.
- Large 6,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
- Vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display with high brightness.
- Robust upper-tier mid-range performance.
- Capable dual rear cameras.
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging.
- No expandable memory.
- Absence of a headphone jack.
- Inconsistent "always on display" functionality.
- Does not support "super wallpapers".
The Poco X8 Pro offers a compelling package for its price, starting at $329, with an Iron Man Edition available for $400. It features a vibrant 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and delivers robust upper-tier mid-range performance from its MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor.
A significant highlight is its substantial 6,500mAh battery, complemented by rapid 100W fast charging that fully recharges the device in just 48 minutes. The phone also includes capable dual rear cameras and a 20-megapixel front camera.
However, the device does have some drawbacks, including the absence of wireless charging, expandable memory, and a headphone jack, with its "always on display" also being inconsistent. Despite these omissions, the Poco X8 Pro presents itself as an excellent value, packing impressive specifications into an affordable smartphone.
“Now, this one is going to run you 400 bucks. Now, if you don't care about Iron Man and you just want the Poco X8 Pro, that one's going to start at 329 bucks. So, we got two phones right now that are heavy hitters under 500 bucks.”
“All of that for 329 bucks or 400 bucks for the Iron Man version. The only thing missing, no wireless charge, no expandable memory, no headphone jack. That shit's whack.”
POCO X8 Pro - First Impressions, Mobzilla Flesz Ep. 129
Pros
- High performance thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor.
- Capacious 6500 mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED M10 screen with Ultra HDR support.
- 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS).
- Phenomenal value for money in its class.
The POCO X8 Pro makes a very positive first impression, offering impressive performance, high build quality, a great screen, and a capacious battery at an exceptionally attractive price. The device is powered by the potent Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor with advanced cooling, ensuring smooth operation in all applications, including games, and achieving excellent benchmark scores.
It features a bright AMOLED screen with high resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and Ultra HDR support, as well as a very large 6500 mAh battery with 100W fast charging. The 50MP main camera with OIS further enhances its appeal. All of this makes the POCO X8 Pro offer a phenomenal value for money.
“In my opinion, the first impression is very positive. Such performance, such build quality, such a screen and such a battery for 1400 PLN [Polish Zloty] without a penny, and maybe even 1260, sounds almost too good [...].”
“For a long time now, Poco smartphones have been widely associated with a phenomenal quality-to-price ratio.”