Poco X8 Pro Series Prices Leak Ahead of India Launch

Pricing and Availability

The Poco X8 Pro series is set to launch in India later today, covering the X8 Pro 5G, the X8 Pro Max 5G and an Iron Man Edition. Prices and RAM/storage configurations surfaced online hours ahead of the official unveiling, with Flipkart named as the sale channel in the country. The information comes from a tech blogger and other sources and has not been officially confirmed by Poco.

In India, the post on X by tech blogger Paras Guglani reportedly lists the following pricing for the two main models and variants. The X8 Pro 5G is said to be priced at Rs 33,999 for 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and Rs 37,999 for 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The X8 Pro Max 5G is said to start at Rs 41,999 for 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and Rs 45,999 for 12GB RAM + 512GB storage. The X8 Pro 5G Iron Man Edition is listed at Rs 43,999.

• Poco X8 Pro 5G: Rs 33,999 (8GB + 256GB); Rs 37,999 (12GB + 256GB)
• Poco X8 Pro Max 5G: Rs 41,999 (12GB + 256GB); Rs 45,999 (12GB + 512GB)
• Poco X8 Pro 5G Iron Man Edition: Rs 43,999

Additionally, the leaks note introductory bank discounts of Rs 3,000 on the Iron Man Edition and the standard X8 Pro 5G. However, Poco has yet to officially confirm any pricing details, so readers are advised to treat the figures as leaks until formal confirmation arrives. The company has also indicated that the devices will go on sale via Flipkart in India, with a launch event slated for 5:30 pm IST today.

Specifications and Key Features

Battery and charging: Poco X8 Pro 5G houses a 6,500 mAh battery; Poco X8 Pro Max 5G carries a 9,000 mAh cell. Both models support 100W wired fast charging. Wired reverse charging is reported to be available only on the Pro Max 5G variant.

Chipsets: The X8 Pro Max 5G is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (built on a 3nm process), while the X8 Pro 5G is said to use the Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).

Cameras: Both handsets are described as carrying dual rear camera setups, headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

Availability channel: These devices are also expected to launch on the e-commerce platform of Flipkart in India, with expected launch dates and pricing information being published after launch day.

According to additional information about the launch event for the Poco X8 Pro series today, the Poco X8 Pro series of smartphones is going to roll out in India at 5:30 p.m. IST today. As part of this larger rollout of the "Iron Man" edition and the rest of its variants, no final price or specifications have been determined yet and these will not be confirmed at launch.

Until such time as the company releases official information outlining final details, anyone interested should refer directly to the original source of these leaked prices, as they are based on unofficial third party sources. One source is Paras Guglani on X and other sources of information about the expected ranges and features of these smartphones are from Gadgets360. The article indicates that price ranges and feature sets might differ from original estimates when the official prices are announced.