The Chinese firm has done it again. POCO has officially launched the X8 Power in India , a mid-range phone that boasts a 10.000 mAh battery, the largest ever fitted to a smartphone from the brand. And with good reason: the company promises up to 3,5 days of use on a single charge, a figure that will give any competitor in its segment pause.
The event, held on September 4th at 12:00 PM local time, served to unveil all the details of a phone that prioritizes battery life as its main selling point . And that's not its only selling point: a 6,83-inch AMOLED screen, 100W fast charging, IP69K water and dust resistance, and a starting price of 35.999 rupees (approximately $381). Let's break it all down.
A stunning screen for the mid-range
The X8 Power features a 6,83-inch flat AMOLED panel with 1.5K resolution (1280 x 2772 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate . The brand boasts a peak brightness of 3.500 nits, a figure typically found only in the most expensive flagship models, and is complemented by support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. In practice, this translates to excellent visibility even in direct sunlight.
The phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 , which promises to withstand drops from two meters and scratches of all kinds. It also incorporates Wet Touch 2.0 technology, allowing you to use the screen with wet or sweaty fingers—very useful for those who play sports or live in humid climates. The touch sampling rate reaches 3.200 Hz in game mode, reducing latency to almost imperceptible levels.
10.000 mAh battery: the new queen of autonomy
The POCO X8 Power's standout feature is undoubtedly its 10.000 mAh silicon-carbon battery . This isn't just any old figure: it doubles the capacity of most current smartphones, making this phone a true powerhouse. According to official data, the device can last up to 29 hours of video playback, 45 hours using Instagram, or 29 days in standby mode. These are laboratory figures, of course, but they give you an idea of ​​its capabilities.
Fast wired charging reaches 100W thanks to Xiaomi's HyperCharge technology , allowing you to recover a significant portion of the battery in just a few minutes. But there's more: the phone can act as a power bank, delivering up to 27W to other devices via reverse wired charging. This means you can charge headphones, a smartwatch, or even another phone using the X8 Power as a power source. A feature many will appreciate in emergency situations.
The company claims the battery is designed to maintain its functionality for six years of use, and that the direct charging system delivers power directly to the smartphone's components, reducing heat and extending the cell's lifespan. For those looking to optimize power consumption, there's a guide to undervolting Snapdragon processors to improve battery life. However, all this comes at a price: the phone weighs 229 grams and is 8,65 mm thick. It's not exactly lightweight, but considering what's inside, it's actually quite well done.
Performance and cameras: a balanced approach without unnecessary frills
Under the hood, we find the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 , a 4nm processor that doesn't aim to compete in raw power with flagships, but offers a very reasonable balance between performance and energy efficiency. In India, it will be sold with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and two storage options: 128GB with UFS 2.2 or 256GB with UFS 4.1, which is noticeably faster. The operating system is Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 , with the promise of four major Android updates and six years of security patches.
In terms of photography, the X8 Power features a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX882 sensor and optical image stabilization , accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera boasts 32MP, and both lenses are capable of recording 4K video at 30fps. It's not a phone designed for the most demanding photography enthusiasts, but it's more than adequate for everyday use and social media. The brand has prioritized battery life and durability over photographic versatility, and this is evident in the chosen configuration.
The chassis meets IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications , guaranteeing resistance to dust, water, and high-pressure, high-temperature jets. It also features stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint sensor, NFC, an infrared transmitter, and Bluetooth 6.0. The phone is available in two colors: black and yellow, with the latter featuring a leather-like finish on the back.
Price and availability: India first, Europe waiting
The POCO X8 Power will launch first in India, where sales will begin on September 11. Official prices are 35.999 rupees (about $381) for the 8+128GB version and 38.999 rupees (about $413) for the 8+256GB version. Discounts and bank offers of up to 3.000 rupees are expected at launch, further reducing the effective price.
Regarding international availability, the company has not confirmed dates for Europe or other markets . Rumors suggest that the X8 Power could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, although this has not been officially confirmed. What is clear is that, if it arrives in Spain at a competitive price, it will become a very attractive option for those looking for a phone that lasts for days without needing to be charged.
Finally, it's worth remembering that the standard POCO X8, unveiled at the same event, has a 9.000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging and 22,5W reverse charging, but it lacks the same 3.500-nit display and IP69K certification. The X8 Power is undoubtedly the bigger brother and the one that's garnering all the attention. We'll have to wait and see if the brand decides to bring it to Europe, but the interest is certainly more than justified.