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POCO X7 vs POCO X8

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  • 49 different values
  • 29 known for one only
  • 27 the same
  • 49 missing for both

Biggest differences

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  1. Rated battery capacityA: 5,010mAhB: 8,190mAhX8 is 3,180 mAh higher.
  2. Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 45WB: 67WX8 is 22 W higher.
  3. Peak brightnessA: 3,000nitsB: 3,500nitsX8 is 500 nits higher.

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Weight

0 to 250 g

A190g
B223g

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APOCO X7
BPOCO X8

General

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Series
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Model numbers
24095PCADG5Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O16P-POCO%20X7/1850203000174_O16P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E5%90%AB%20Type-C%20%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85_20241030.pdfRead 5 October 2026English Safety Information model block expressly identifies 24095PCADG.
2607DPC18G4Maker product pagemi.com/tw/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page states product model 2607DPC18G. The EPREL sheet uses the same model identifier.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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1 September 20266Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: announced 2026, September 01. The GSMArena launch news is dated the same day.8Press articlegsmarena.com/poco_x8_is_official_with_an_8340_mah_battery_and_the_snapdragon_6s_gen_4_soc-news-74434.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena launch news for the global announcement.
Status
Available1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Current exact manufacturer specification includes Buy Now link.
Available6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026
Predecessor
POCO X6 5G8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X7-now-official-globally-with-new-design-and-hardware-upgrades.944097.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Xiaomi has released the successor to the Poco X6 globally and that the Poco X7 replaces the Poco X6.
POCO X712Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-smartphone-review-Probably-the-best-phone-deal-of-2026-for-battery-life-and-display.1426213.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Poco X8 review compares it with the Poco X7 and calls that phone its predecessor.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-launching-globally-with-massive-battery-gain-over-Poco-X7.1344379.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Poco X8 battery with last year's Poco X7 and calls the X7 its predecessor.
Successor
POCO X89Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-smartphone-review-Probably-the-best-phone-deal-of-2026-for-battery-life-and-display.1426213.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Poco X8 review compares it with the Poco X7 and calls that phone its predecessor.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X8-launching-globally-with-massive-battery-gain-over-Poco-X7.1344379.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Poco X8 battery with last year's Poco X7 and calls the X7 its predecessor.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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From €399.91Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 20267Press articlenetzwelt.de/news/259123-angriff-samsung-xiaomi-tochter-poco-bringt-handy-8340-mah-monster-akku-ab-320-euro.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Markets
GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
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Colours
Black1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Represented UK 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. Exact Black finish. Colour-dependent body values do not cover other finishes.
Black, White, Orange1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker names verbatim: Black, White, Orange. GSMArena names them Black, Frost White and Fiery Orange.
Form factor
Bar3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer images show a conventional non-folding handset.
Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
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Security support period (claimed)
Not available
6years9Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/poco-x8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Epey lists a 6 year security update guarantee. Indian launch coverage (thetechoutlook.com, 2026-09-04) quotes a promise of 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches. The global maker pages do not state a policy and the start date of the period is not stated, so it is stored as reported.10Press articlethetechoutlook.com/new-release/gadgets-release/mobile/poco-x8-5g-and-poco-x8-power-5g-launched-in-india-sale-starts-on-11-septemberRead 15 October 2026India launch report: the company promised 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patch updates. The Android generation count is not converted to years.
Security updates until
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Body

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Height
162.33mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Current exact UK specification: 162.33 mm is retained. Generic FAQ KA-521447 publishes 162.32 mm. Difference 0.01 mm is kept as a source precision conflict.
163.45mm1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Width
74.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
78.27mm1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Thickness
8.63mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker UK dimensions explicitly publish 8.63 mm for PU versus 8.4 mm for plastic. Existing reference is Black, whose artificial-leather finish is independently identified in the review.
8.6mm1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Standard version 8.6 mm. The support FAQ lists an acetate version at 8.66 mm. The colour with the acetate back is not named, so no variant row is made for it.
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker UK dimensions explicitly publish 190 g for PU versus 185.5 g for plastic. Existing Black finish only.
223g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 223 g, data tested by POCO Internal Labs. The support FAQ lists 221 +/- 3 g for the product, so both are consistent within the stated tolerance.
Frame
Not available
Plastic6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: plastic frame. The support FAQ names a glass-fibre reinforced polycarbonate middle bezel and a die-cast aluminium part, so a hidden metal part is possible.
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Back
Vegan leather7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Poco-X7-smartphone-review-Top-display-and-great-suitability-for-everyday-use-at-a-fair-price.962164.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section identifies Black as artificial leather, while Green and Silver are plastic. This material fact scopes the existing Black reference only. Measurements on the different Silver 12 GB/512 GB test unit are not transferred.
Plastic6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: plastic back. The support FAQ calls the back shell a composite material, without naming glass fibre.
Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page lists IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K. The UK spec page lists only IP66 and IP68. The global page and the global FAQ selling points are used here.
Water resistance depth
1.5m1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
2m1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026IP68 test condition on the spec page: static freshwater up to 2 m, up to 30 minutes, temperature delta 5 K or less. The overview page also cites a separate TUV SUD 2 m, 72 hour test.
Water resistance time
30min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
30min1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Same IP68 test condition as the depth: up to 30 minutes.
MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs24Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Network Q13 expressly identifies nano SIM + nano SIM. This establishes physical slots only. eSIM capacity is left unknown because the generic FAQ does not rule it out.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page says dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM). The support FAQ says the phone does not support eSIM, so the active eSIM count is 0.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display

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Screen size
6.67in(16.9 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
6.83in(17.3 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Resolution
1220 × 2712px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
1280 × 2772px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Pixel density
445.8ppi
447ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
19.5:96Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: 19.5:9 ratio. The maker does not publish a ratio.
Display type
OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7Read 5 October 2026Overview explicitly names AMOLED.
OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Display type (as published)
CrystalRes AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Max refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Up to 120 Hz, supported content and applications may affect actual refresh.
120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: up to 120 Hz. The footnote says the rate can differ per app and game. No adaptive minimum rate is stated, so none is stored.
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
480Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Up to 480 Hz when stated. Not the display refresh rate.
240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 240 Hz.
Instant touch sampling
2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Advertised instantaneous touch rate, activation condition is not stated on this specification.
3,200Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 3200 Hz instantaneous, only active in Game Turbo mode.
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
500nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
1,060nits1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec and overview pages: 1060 nits (typ). The support FAQ names 800 nits as typical and 1060 nits as Sunlight mode. The spec sheet value is stored. See doubts.
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
1,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
3,000nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker peak with test window size not published in the specification.
3,500nits1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 3500 nits (UHBM) at 25% OPR.
Minimum brightness
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1nit2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8Read 15 October 2026Overview page: 1 nit ultra-low brightness.
Colour depth per channel
12bits4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Screen Q8 expressly says 12-bit and 68.7 billion colors. Per-channel claim. Native versus temporal dithering is not specified.
12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 12 bit.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10+1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
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PWM dimming frequency
1,920Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Claimed PWM frequency, not an independent flicker measurement. No unproved operating threshold added.
3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: DC dimming and 3840 Hz PWM dimming.
Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform

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OS at launch
Android 144Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Operating System first-batch answer explicitly states Android 14.
Android 163Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
Software
Xiaomi HyperOS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Xiaomi HyperOS 31Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker names Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The model code SM6435-AA comes from GSMArena and Epey.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm).
Process
4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 4 nm manufacturing process.
CPU cores
81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
81Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: octa-core processor, up to 2.4 GHz.
CPU configuration
APOCO X7
Not available
BPOCO X8
CountCoreMax clock (GHz)
4Cortex-A782.4
4Cortex-A551.8
Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: octa-core, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. Qualcomm and the maker state only octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz.
Max CPU clock
Not available
2.4GHz
GPU
Mali-G615 MC21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Adreno 7106Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: Adreno 710. The maker names only Adreno. Qualcomm does not name the GPU model.
NPU performance
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Memory

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RAM
8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Installed RAM only. Virtual RAM extension is excluded.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-x7-series-first-saleRead 5 October 2026Exact 8 GB + 256 GB first-sale row.
6, 8, 12GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page lists 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB. An Indian 8GB+128GB version and the Indian 9000 mAh model are not part of the global specification and are not stored.
RAM type
LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: LPDDR4X.
Storage (nominal)
256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB for the explicitly listed RAM/storage pairing.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-x7-series-first-saleRead 5 October 2026Same exact RAM/storage pairing row.
128, 256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Nominal decimal GB as marketed.
Storage type
UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
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Memory card
None4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Storage expanded-storage answer explicitly says Not support.
None3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: no SD card support.
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras

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Physical rear cameras
APOCO X7
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)AutofocusOISField of viewSensor
Main501.5Not availableYes78°IMX882
Ultrawide82.2FixedNot available120°IMX355
Macro22.4FixedNot available82.1°OV02B
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Physical imaging lenses only. Published binned pixel sizes are omitted from native pixel pitch.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Camera Q2 names IMX882, IMX355 and OV02B. Q9 lists main 78°, ultrawide 120° and macro 82.1°. Q11 states fixed focus on ultrawide and macro. Generic main AF lacks a supported subtype. Contradictory native/binned pixel wording and sensor format precision are omitted.
BPOCO X8
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOIS
Main501.8261/2.76"0.64PDAFYes
Depth22.4Not availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 50 MP main camera with OIS, 0.64 um, f/1.8, 5P lens, plus a 2 MP depth camera at f/2.4. The support FAQ states there is no ultrawide and no macro camera.6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 26 mm (wide), 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 um, PDAF, OIS. The 26 mm value is the 35 mm equivalent focal length as GSMArena lists it.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
20×4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Photo shooting-mode maximum. Lower video maximum 6x is distinct.
10×3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: 1x to 10x zoom for photos and 1x to 6x for video, only 1x is optical.
Flash
Single rear flashlight4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Camera Q17 explicitly names a single flashlight. LED technology is not inferred from the word flashlight.
LED6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: LED flash.
Camera features
Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, Portraits, Document, Night mode, Dual video, Steady video1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK Rear camera block lists these photography and video features. Front-only functions are excluded.
Live moment, HDR, Portrait mode, Underwater mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Super night, Dual video, Slow motion1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page rear camera photography features: Live moment, HDR, Portrait mode, Underwater mode, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode. Time-lapse, Super night, Dual video and Slow motion come from the support FAQ shooting mode list.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
APOCO X7
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216030
19201080120
1280720240
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Highest advertised capture rates include slow motion. Regular 1080p maximum 60 fps and 720p30 fps differ from slow motion 120/240 fps.
BPOCO X8
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108030
1280720120
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 30 fps. The support FAQ states rear slow motion at 720p and 120 fps, so 720p is stored at 120.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Not available
Video stabilisation
OIS, EIS4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Camera Q15 explicitly supports rear OIS + EIS. Lens and resolution restrictions are not stated.
Gyro EIS6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena lists the video mode as 1080p at 30 fps with gyro-EIS. Epey also lists EIS.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
120fps3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: rear slow motion 720p at 120 fps.

Front camera

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Front cameras
APOCO X7
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Autofocus
Main202.2Fixed
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 20264Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Camera Q20 explicitly states FF fixed focus. The same answer labels 1/4 inch as pixel size, so that ambiguous value is omitted.
BPOCO X8
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Pixel size (µm)
Main162.41
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 16 MP, 1 um, f/2.4, 5P lens. Autofocus type is not published.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
APOCO X7
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108060
128072030
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Front recording rates in exact manufacturer specification.
BPOCO X8
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
1920108030
128072030
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 30 fps.
Front autofocus
No
Not available

Audio

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Stereo speakers
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 20264Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Audio System Q1 expressly states stereo dual speakers.
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists dual speakers. GSMArena states stereo speakers.
3.5 mm jack
No4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Audio System Q4 lists Type-C and Type-C-to-3.5 mm adapter headphones as the headphone interface. No built-in 3.5 mm jack.
No6Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_5g-14911.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena: no 3.5 mm jack.
Audio features
Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 300% volume boost1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and 300% volume boost (17 volume levels compared with 15).
Microphones
Not available
Not available

Network

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Network
GSM, LTE, 5G5Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O16P-POCO%20X7/1850203000174_O16P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E5%90%AB%20Type-C%20%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85_20241030.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model RED declaration names GSM/LTE/5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS.
GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: supports 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G with GSM, WCDMA and LTE bands. The support FAQ lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE, SA and NSA. GSMArena lists GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G, so HSPA is stored with WCDMA as UMTS.
2G bands
B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page, GSM B2/B3/B5/B8. Spec page notes that bands may vary by region and operator.
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page, WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8.
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B28, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: LTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B66/B71 and LTE TDD B38/B40/B41/B42/B48.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK reference. No China or India regional band union.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n71, n26, n481Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Global spec page: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/71/26/48.
5G modes
SA, NSA4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Network Q11 explicitly confirms SA and NSA. Radio bands remain sourced to the exact UK specification.
SA, NSA3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: supports GSM, WCDMA, LTE, SA and NSA. Dual SA is not supported, up to SA + NSA is supported.
5G mmWave
No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Complete exact UK radio specification names 5G Sub6G and lists sub-6 bands only. No mmWave infrastructure is included.
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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None3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the phone does not support satellite communication.
Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Highest maker-listed UK capability, conditional on local regulation/network and applicable OTA where stated.
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: Wi-Fi protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The support FAQ says Wi-Fi 5.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct.
Bluetooth
5.41Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
5.11Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: Bluetooth 5.1.
Bluetooth audio codecs
AAC, LDAC, LHDC 1.0, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, LHDC 5.04Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Wireless Communication Q8 explicitly lists the phone audio codecs. ASHA is a hearing-aid protocol and is not listed as a codec.
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LDAC. LHDC, LC3 and Auracast are listed as not supported.
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Current UK specification explicitly supports NFC. UK FAQ KA-521447 Wireless Communication Q9 denies it, without exact regional model scope. The regional/current specification is retained and the conflict remains unresolved.
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: NFC yes, availability may vary between markets.
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
BeiDou (B1I), GPS (L1), Galileo (E1), GLONASS (G1), QZSS (L1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I+B1C, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, A-GPS.
Dual-frequency GNSS
No4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Navigation Q4 explicitly says dual-frequency positioning is not supported.
No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page lists single-frequency L1 for GPS, QZSS, E1 for Galileo and G1 for GLONASS. BDS B1I+B1C are two signals of one BeiDou band. No dual-frequency GNSS is stated, so false is stored as the maker states it.
Connector
USB-C4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026
USB-C3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: USB Type-C port.
USB data standard
USB 2.04Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Port section states handset Type-C (USB 2.0), not inferred from bundled cable.
USB 2.03Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: USB Type-C port with USB 2.0 specification. OTG is supported.
Video out over USB
No4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Port Q3 explicitly says wired video output is not supported.
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IR blaster
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
FM radio
No4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026
No3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: the phone does not support FM radio.

Features and sensors

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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Sensor answer explicitly names in-screen optical recognition.
Optical, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: in-screen fingerprint sensor. The support FAQ says it is optical.
Face unlock
2D4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026
Yes, type not stated1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page says AI face unlock and does not name 2D or 3D.
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page sensor list. IR blaster is stored in its own field.
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
X-axis linear motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
X-axis linear vibration motor3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: X-axis linear vibration motor.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacity
5,010mAh4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Battery specifications explicitly separate rated 5010 mAh from typical 5110 mAh.
8,190mAh3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: dual-cell battery with a rated capacity of 8190 mAh and a typical capacity of 8340 mAh. The EPREL sheet also gives 8190 mAh rated.
Battery capacity (typical)
5,110mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
8,340mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 8340 mAh (typ) silicon-carbon battery.
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Silicon-carbon1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026
Claimed battery life
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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
45W4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Battery Q3 explicitly says the phone supports 45 W fast charging. Separate adapter output Q4 is not used to infer handset power.
67W1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: 67W HyperCharge. No adapter is included.
Wired charging standards
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USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: PD3.0 / PD2.0. The support FAQ adds PPS and QC2.0, QC3.0 and QC3+.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: QC2.0, QC3.0, QC3+, PD2.0, PD3.0 and PPS.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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89min3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-728421Read 15 October 2026FAQ: full charge in approximately 89 minutes under optimal conditions with the recommended charger. Data from POCO internal laboratories. Stored as a claim.
Wireless charging
No4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-521447Read 8 October 2026Battery wireless-charging answer explicitly says Not support.
No9Spec databaseepey.co.uk/phone/poco-x8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Epey lists wireless charging as No. The maker spec sheet and GSMArena list no wireless charging.
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging with devices verified by POCO Internal Labs.
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK Battery section explicitly says no power adapter. Recommended or gifted adapters are separate from the standard bundle.
No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page: no power adapter included in the box. A 67 W adapter is recommended.
Included adapter rated power
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Measured

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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class
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B5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2765968_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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72h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2765968_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet row 8: 72 hours.
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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1,000cycles5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2765968_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet row 9: 1000 cycles at default settings.
Drop resistance class
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A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2765968_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet row 14: repeated free fall reliability class A (270 falls without defect).
Repairability class
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C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2765968_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet row 20: repairability class C, index 2.63.
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
0.994W/kg5Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O16P-POCO%20X7/1850203000174_O16P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E5%90%AB%20Type-C%20%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85_20241030.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU SAR section: highest head result under 10 g tissue method with no head separation.
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SAR body (EU)
0.992W/kg5Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/O16P-POCO%20X7/1850203000174_O16P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%8414%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88-%E5%90%AB%20Type-C%20%E5%B8%A6%E5%85%85_20241030.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU SAR section: highest body result under 10 g tissue method at 5 mm separation.
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box

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In the box
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Safety Information1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x7/specsRead 8 October 2026
Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/poco-x8/specsRead 15 October 2026Spec page package contents. The box content may differ across regions.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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2years11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 15 October 2026Xiaomi UK smartphone warranty notice: the warranty lasts 2 years, except where applicable law says otherwise.

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