POCO X8s Price, Specifications and Availability

The Compact POCO We Needed?

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Published 18 hours ago

POCO has expanded its X8 series with the new POCO X8s, bringing a compact midrange smartphone to global markets. With its 6.35-inch display, the X8s stands out in a segment where smaller phones are relatively rare, while still offering capable hardware. It also brings upgrades in areas such as photography and charging. So, let’s take a closer look at the POCO X8s, including its features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.

Key Highlights

The POCO X8s features a compact 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
It features a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera.
The POCO X8s packs a 6,330mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.

POCO X8s Overview

Design and Display

The POCO X8s takes a compact approach, measuring 151.1 × 71.8 × 8.06mm and weighing 187 grams. This should make it easier to hold and use with one hand compared to larger phones. It features a micro-curved aluminum frame and comes in Blue, Black, and White color options. The phone also carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

On the front, the POCO X8s features a 6.35-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2656 × 1220 pixels. The 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and animations feel smooth, while Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support improve the viewing experience when watching compatible content. The display also reaches 3,500 nits of peak brightness, which should help when using the phone outdoors, and POCO Shield Glass protects it from everyday scratches.

Performance and Camera

Under the hood, the POCO X8s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm process. Paired with up to 12GB of RAM, it should handle everyday multitasking, social media, and demanding games smoothly. The phone also features POCO's 3D IceLoop cooling system to help manage heat during extended gaming sessions. For storage, it offers up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage, while Xiaomi HyperOS 3 handles the software side.

For photography, the POCO X8s features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50MP telephoto camera, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The main camera's OIS helps reduce blur, while the telephoto lens is useful for capturing distant subjects and the ultrawide camera fits more scenery into a single shot. On the front, it has a 20MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.

Battery and Others

The POCO X8s packs a 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 100W wired HyperCharge, allowing for faster top-ups when you're short on time. It also supports 22.5W wired reverse charging, letting you charge compatible accessories using the phone.

Other features include an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, an infrared blaster, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

POCO X8s Specifications

Design, build: 151.1 × 71.8 × 8.06mm, 187g, micro-curved aluminum frame, IP68 rating
Display: 6.35-inch CrystalRes AMOLED, 1.5K (2656 × 1220), adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256/512GB UFS 2.2 storage
Software & UI: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP Light Fusion 800 main with OIS + 50MP telephoto + 8MP ultrawide)
Front Camera: 20MP sensor
Security: Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity: Dual-SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C, GPS, IR blaster
Battery: 6,330mAh, 100W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging

POCO X8s Price in Nepal and Availability

The POCO X8s has made its global debut in two memory configurations. The 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at USD 399, while the 12GB + 512GB model costs USD 499 at early-bird pricing. There is currently no confirmed information regarding the phone's official launch in Nepal. However, if it arrives in the Nepali market, we expect the POCO X8s price in Nepal to start at around NPR 60,799 for the base 8GB/256GB variant.