Poco X8 Pro Series Global Launch on March 17 With Dimensity Chips

Global Launch Timeline

Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are set for a global launch in the third week of March, according to industry sources. The devices are expected to reach select markets on March 17. India has been teased for a separate push, while Europe and other regions show price points and color options via listings linked to Xiaomi's sites. The devices are confirmed to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets as part of the X8 lineup.

Earlier this week, Poco indicated it would reveal the X8 series in India, with Flipkart listed as the sale platform. The Xiaomi Belgique website previously displayed a Poco X8 Pro Max, displaying some of the phone's pricing and specifications in advance of the launch. The listing coincides with previous leaks that suggested a mid-March unveiling date.

The European listings showed both pricing and color options for the two models. As the Xiaomi Belgique site as well as a microsite for India had these listings up, it could mean Xiaomi has a plan for an international launch of these devices to coincide with both of these listings. The overall timeline would indicate a global debut of both models will occur sometime during the third week of March and we can expect an official announcement shortly.

Xiaomi has officially listed pricing for both European models. For example, the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version for the Poco X8 Pro Max is listed for EUR 529, while the 12GB + 512GB version is priced at EUR 579. The Poco X8 Pro is listed at a lower starting point, with the base 8GB RAM and 256GB storage around EUR 399, and the 12GB+512GB configuration around EUR 479. Color options mentioned include black, white, and green for both models.

In India, the X8 series is expected to reach customers via Flipkart, with a dedicated microsite indicated in the e-commerce listing. The Indian launch timing was not stated with precision, but officials have signaled a near-term release, aligning with the global timeline described above.

Specifically, the company has confirmed that the X8 series will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity chipsets: the Dimensity 8500 Ultra for the Poco X8 Pro and the Dimensity 9500s for the Poco X8 Pro Max. This chipset pairing serves as a core differentiator in early market discussions around the devices.

Key specifications

• SoCs: Poco X8 Pro uses MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; Poco X8 Pro Max uses Dimensity 9500s
• Memory/Storage: 8GB/256GB; 12GB/256GB; 12GB/512GB
• Rear cameras: dual rear cameras inside a pill-shaped island
• Build: flat back panel and flat frame
• Colors: black, white, green
• Availability: Global launch in select markets in mid-March; India via Flipkart planned

Officials involved said the exact launch dates and market availability would be announced in the coming days. The information cited here comes from industry sources and site listings; no formal confirmation has been issued by Xiaomi or Poco yet.