POCO X8 Pro: Fast performance and 50 MP camera, this is the price
POCO X8 Pro: premium mid-range smartphone with good performance
Poco X8 Pro is one of the devices that attracts attention in the premium mid-range smartphone market. With significant improvements in various sectors, such as performance, screen, to camera, this phone offers specifications that are close to flagship but at a relatively affordable price.
Featured specifications and fast performance
Poco X8 Pro relies on the MediaTek 8500-ultra chipset that uses 4nm fabrication. This chipset is claimed to be able to provide fast performance for various user needs, including heavy multitasking and playing games. By combining LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the process of opening applications and running games feels faster and more responsive.
In some benchmark tests, the Poco X8 Pro showed a high score on AnTuTu, making it called the “Mid-range Monster” which is suitable for mobile gamers.
High resolution AMOLED screen
In terms of display, the Poco X8 Pro carries a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1.5K with a refresh rate of 120Hz. This screen also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so that it is able to present sharp visuals and more vivid colors when watching videos or playing games.
In addition, the brightness level of the screen reaches 3500 nits, making this phone still comfortable to use in the sun. For screen protection, the Poco X8 Pro is equipped with Gorilla Glass 7i which increases the durability of the screen from light scratches.
Quality camera for photography and video
The camera sector is one of the main attractions of the Poco X8 Pro. This smartphone has a 50 MP main camera with a Sony IMX882 sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS) support. OIS makes the photos more stable and sharp, especially when shooting in low light conditions.
The camera is also capable of recording video up to a resolution of 4K 60fps. In addition to the main camera, there is an 8 MP ultrawide camera which is quite capable of taking landscape photos or group photos. On the front, there is a 20 MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.
Jumbo Battery and Fast Charging
In daily use, the Poco X8 Pro offers a jumbo battery with a capacity of 6500 mAh. This large capacity is claimed to be able to last a full day even for intensive gaming and streaming activities.
Interestingly, this device already supports 100W hypercharge technology that allows charging very fast. The reverse charging feature of up to 27W is also available, so the smartphone can be used to charge other devices.
Additional features and security
The Poco X8 Pro is equipped with IP68 and IP69 certification which makes it resistant to dust and splashes of water. Additional features such as NFC, Dolby Atmos stereo speaker, WiFi 6, to the in-screen fingerprint sensor further complement the capabilities of this smartphone.
Operating System and AI Features
For the operating system, Poco X8 Pro runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Various features based on artificial intelligence or AI are also embedded, including AI writing, AI interpreter, Circle to Search, to Google Gemini integration.
Prices and Variants
In the Indonesian market, the price of the Poco X8 Pro is estimated to be in the range of Rp. 4 million to Rp. 5 million depending on the variant of RAM and storage chosen. The following is the estimated price of the Poco X8 Pro:
- 8GB/256GB variant around IDR 4,999,000
- 8GB/512GB variant around IDR 5,399,000
- 12GB/512GB variant around IDR 5,799,000
With a combination of high performance, a 50 MP camera with OIS, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and a large 6500 mAh battery, the Poco X8 Pro is one of the most attractive smartphones in the premium middle class this year. This phone is suitable for users who want a fast device for gaming while supporting photography and multimedia needs. Its presence is also predicted to be a serious competitor for a number of other smartphones in the Rp 5 million price segment.
