Poco X8s Launches as Compact Model in Select Markets
Poco launched the X8s in select global markets on Tuesday. The new smartphone joins the Poco X8 lineup as its compact option. Buyers can currently purchase it through an e-commerce platform. The handset comes in two RAM and storage configurations and three colour options.
Price and Availability
The Poco X8s starts at VND 11,500,000 (roughly Rs. 42,000) for the base 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. On the other hand, the top 12GB + 512GB configuration costs VND 14,000,000 (about Rs. 51,000). The smartphone is currently on sale in Vietnam via Shopee. It is available in Black, Blue, and White colourways.
Display and Design
The Poco X8s features a 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. It offers a resolution of 1,220 x 2,656 pixels and refreshes at up to 120Hz. The panel also delivers up to 3,500 nits peak brightness, 12-bit colour depth, and DCI-P3 wide colour gamut. Moreover, it has 1.18mm thick bezels and a 19.6:9 aspect ratio. The phone carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It measures 8.06mm in thickness and weighs about 187g.
Performance and Software
Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset powers the device. The chipset is built on a 4nm process. It includes four efficiency cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz, three performance cores at up to 2.4GHz, and a prime core that reaches up to 2.8GHz. The phone also packs up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It ships with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. In addition, the handset supports dual-SIM functionality.
Camera and Battery
The Poco X8s carries a triple rear camera unit. It includes a 50-megapixel (f/1.77) main camera with a Light Fusion 800 sensor and optical image stabilisation. The setup also features a 50-megapixel (f/2.2) telephoto camera and an 8-megapixel (f/2.2) ultrawide camera. For selfies and video calls, it boasts a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone packs a 6,330mAh battery and supports 100W wired fast charging.
Connectivity
The handset supports 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, a USB Type-C port, and GPS. Therefore, it covers everyday connectivity needs while remaining compact and feature-rich.
