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Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.59 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 5 expert and video reviews and 28 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Technical score

30%

8.5

List score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

10

Sentiment score

★Better than 94% of smartphones
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

★Better than 98%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

25%

8.3

Performance

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

7.0

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 84%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 51% of models

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 51%
8.5

List score

List score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (28)
List score: in 28 of 237 lists (12%)
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro

Based on 3 · 2

Reviewers praise the battery, display and fast charging, but dislike the preinstalled apps and a weak ultra-wide camera.
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Ranked #52 of 2,069 models in Smartphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

25%

8.3

Performance

18%

8.3

Camera

15%

8.3

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

7.0

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

7.9
Reviews score
7.9
List score
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

8.4
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.1% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 92.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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What reviewers say
Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.59 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.59 inches which is smaller than the screens of 67.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
403 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 403 ppi which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.4% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 41.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.2% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 10.4% higher list score
    List score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (28)
    List score: in 28 of 237 lists (12%)
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 8.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.3
  • 9.3% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.38 vs 7.7).
    8.38 vs 7.66
  • 41.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.7% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.2% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 2% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (403 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    403 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro is more expensive than the average smartphone (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro is more expensive than the average smartphone (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
GSMArena Official
≈ estimated
12/06/2026
Full review · benchmarks, battery and camera tests
Verdict
Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro is a strong midranger with a good display, battery and fast charging, worth recommending for its price.
9.0
Matthews Tech
≈ estimated
17/03/2026
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro leaves a solid first impression, with good cameras, speakers and battery life.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
computerwoche.de
≈ estimated
18/07/2026
Full review · Gaming performance
Verdict
The POCO X8 Pro is a great-value gaming phone with long battery life and a bright screen, but its clunky software and weak zoom hold it back.
6.8
01net.com
✓ explicit
08/05/2026
Full test · Battery and camera
Verdict
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is a mid-range phone with over 20 hours of battery life and fast performance, but its camera is only adequate and software support is short.
8.3
movilzona.es
✓ explicit
04/06/2026
Full review · Mid-range performance
Verdict
The POCO X8 Pro is a powerful, sturdy phone with a bright screen and huge battery, but its camera barely improves on the X7 Pro.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro

  • The 6.59-inch OLED screen at 403 ppi looks sharp.
  • A 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and gaming smooth.
  • 512 GB of storage holds a very large library.
  • The 3.4 GHz boost clock and 4 nm chip keep apps responsive.
  • Optical image stabilization steadies video.
  • Dolby Vision support plays HDR video in that format.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro

  • No wireless charging, so it needs a cable every time.
  • No optical zoom, so distant subjects are cropped rather than zoomed in.
  • No direct OS updates, so new Android versions may come later.
  • No 3D facial recognition, which some phones use for quicker face unlock.

Verdict

The Xiaomi POCO X8 Pro starts with its 6.59-inch OLED screen, which runs at 120 Hz and is sharp at 403 ppi. The chip is built on a 4 nm process and boosts to 3.4 GHz, so apps and games respond quickly. It has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, so you can keep many apps open and store a big photo and video library. Optical image stabilization keeps video steadier, and the ultrawide lens takes in more of a scene. Dolby Vision support is a rare extra, and it lets HDR video play in that format. The trade-off is that there is no wireless charging, so you will need a cable every time. It suits someone who wants a fast, sharp phone with a lot of storage.

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