Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max launched globally, including in the Philippines

Poco has officially launched the Poco X8 Pro series globally, including in the Philippines. The devices bring the Dimensity 8500 and Dimensity 9500s, offering powerful SoCs in the midrange segment in the country.

The brand is offering early-bird pricing starting at PHP 15,499 for the Poco X8 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max starts at PHP 18,999. According to Poco Philippines’ official Facebook page, the promo period for the early-bird prices runs from March 17 to March 26, after which the suggested retail prices will take effect.

Here are the official suggested retail prices, early-bird offers, and color options for each model and storage variant:

Poco X8 Pro price:

• 8GB + 256GB: PHP 18,999 (early-bird: PHP 15,499)
• 8GB + 512GB: PHP 19,999 (early-bird: PHP 16,599)
• 12GB + 512GB: PHP 21,999 (early-bird: PHP 17,499)
• Iron Man Edition (12GB + 512GB): PHP 22,999 (early-bird: PHP 18,999)
• Colors: Cloud White, Shadow Black, and Light Sea Green

Poco X8 Pro Max price:

• 12GB + 256GB: PHP 25,999 (early-bird: PHP 18,999)
• 12GB + 512GB: PHP 27,999 (early-bird: PHP 20,749)
• Colors: Black, White, and Blue

To recall, these phones appeared in several certifications prior to their global launch. The Poco X8 Pro is confirmed to be a rebranded Redmi Turbo 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max is based on the Redmi Turbo 5 Max.

Technical Specifications

Poco X8 Pro Specs

Here are the official specifications of the Phone listed on its website:

• Display: 6.59-inch OLED 1.5K (2756 × 1268 pixels) flat display, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 12-bit colors, HDR10+
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8500-Ultra
• GPU: Arm Mali-G720 MP8
• RAM: LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
• ROM: 256GB, 512GB (UFS 4.1 storage)
• Battery: 6,500mAh battery | 100W fast charging | 27W wired reverse charging
• Front camera: 20MP (OmniVision OV20B)
• Rear camera: 50MP (Sony IMX882, OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide
• OS: Android 16 | HyperOS 3 with 4 years Android OS updates | 6 years security updates
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C
• Build: Metal middle frame | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rating
• Dimension & Weight: 157.53 × 75.19 × 8.18mm | 204g
• Others: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers (1014D + 1115), X-axis linear motor, 5300mm² 3D Ice Cooling system

Poco X8 Pro Max Specs

Here are the official specifications of the Phone listed on its website:

• Display: 6.83-inch OLED 1.5K (2772 × 1280 pixels) flat display, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, 12-bit colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
• Chipset: Dimensity 9500s
• GPU: Arm Immortalis-G925 MP12
• RAM: LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
• ROM: UFS 4.1 storage
• Battery: 8,500mAh battery | 100W wired charging | 27W reverse charging
• Front camera: 20MP (OmniVision OV20B)
• Rear camera: 50MP (OmniVision Light Fusion 600, OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide
• OS: Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with 4 years Android OS updates | 6 years security updates
• Connectivity: Support eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C
• Build: Metal middle frame | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rating
• Dimensions & Weight: 162.99 × 77.93 × 8.15mm | 219g
• Others: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual 1115F stereo speakers, X-axis linear motor, T1S signal enhancement chip, 5800mm² 3D Ice Cooling system