Verdict on the Poco X8 Pro
The Poco X8 Pro picks up where its predecessor left off - dominating the affordable mid-range segment. One of the Xiaomi phone's greatest strengths lies in its MediaTek chipset, which handles everyday tasks effortlessly and even excels at demanding tasks like HFR gaming.
Even with the AMOLED display, the price point isn't immediately apparent. The 120 Hz panel scores points with its high peak brightness, sharp display and high-frequency PWM dimming. The phone also offers first-class stereo sound and software updates until 2032.
Criticism is most likely to focus on the features. The Poco X8 Pro lacks premium features such as eSIM support or wireless charging. The mid-range phone also lacks fast Wi-Fi and wired image transfer, including desktop mode.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability of the Poco X8 Pro
The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is available for an RRP from 400 euros, including directly from the Xiaomi online store or from online retailers such as Amazon.de.
- $355.30XIAOMI Poco X8 PRO 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (256GB + 8GB) 6.59" 50MP Gamers Phone NFC Dual sim Unlocked Model 2511FPC34G Liberado (Black)
- $369.50XIAOMI Poco X8 PRO 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (256GB + 8GB) 6.59" 50MP Gamers Phone NFC Dual sim Unlocked Model 2511FPC34G Liberado (Mint Green)
- $415.00XIAOMI Poco X8 PRO 5G Ai (Compatible with Tmobile Mint Tello & Global) (512GB + 12GB) 6.59" 50MP Gamers Phone NFC Dual sim Unlocked Model 2511FPC34G Liberado (Mint Green)
Table of Contents
- Verdict on the Poco X8 Pro
- Specifications of the Poco X8 Pro
- Case - Waterproof Xiaomi smartphone in Iron Man style
- Features - Inexpensive Android smartphone with USB 2.0 only
- Software - Poco X8 Pro with Android 16
- Communication and GNSS - Mid-range smartphone with 5G and WiFi 6
- Phone functions and voice quality - Affordable Xiaomi smartphone without eSIM
- Camera - Poco X8 Pro comes with OIS and 50 MP
- Accessories and warranty - Mid-range phone without power supply unit
- Input and operation - Xiaomi smartphone with optical fingerprint sensor
- Display - Poco X8 Pro relies on OLED and PWM dimming
- Performance - Inexpensive cell phone with fast chipset
- Emissions - Xiaomi smartphone with minimal waste heat
- Battery life - Android smartphone with fast charging and large battery
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Possible alternatives in comparison
Specifications of the Poco X8 Pro
Case - Waterproof Xiaomi smartphone in Iron Man style
The 8.4-millimeter-thin and 201-gram-light Poco X8 Pro is very well made and offers a high-quality feel thanks to its metal frame, even if the back is only made of fiberglass (plastic). The case is also IP68-certified and therefore waterproof. Xiaomi specifies Gorilla Glass 7i as the protective glass.
Similar to the Vivo, Xiaomi uses a dynamic RGB LED for incoming calls or notifications in the mid-range. The lighting effects in the camera modules can also be used for gaming.
Xiaomi is once again cooperating with Marvel for its Poco X8 Pro and is adding an Iron Man Edition to the three standard colors. This not only has a strikingly designed back with a golden Iron Man and "Stark Industries" logo, but also comes with a customized user interface, including special app icons in the Iron Man look.
Features - Inexpensive Android smartphone with USB 2.0 only
The Poco X8 Pro only offers a slow USB 2.0 port, which does not allow wired image output. However, USB-OTG is supported for connecting peripheral devices, such as a keyboard, and the exFAT and NTFS data systems. In our copy test, the USB port with a Samsung SSD T7 achieved lame transfer rates of 24 MB/s.
Other features include an NFC chip, Miracast, and an infrared blaster. This allows the Xiaomi smartphone to function as a remote control for the TV, for example.
Software - Poco X8 Pro with Android 16
The Poco X8 Pro is delivered with Android 16 and HyperOS 3.0. The advertising messages within the user interface can be a little annoying, although these are much less pronounced than on the Redmi Note 15 Pro+.
Thanks to the EU directive, the affordable mid-range phone enjoys long-term update support. The software will be updated for four years and security patches for six years.
Sustainability
Xiaomi emphasizes the general use of recycled materials and recycled plastic for all its smartphones. However, Xiaomi does not provide exact details on the Poco X8 Pro's materials or recycling rate. However, the packaging of the mid-range phone appears to be plastic-free.
Communication and GNSS - Mid-range smartphone with 5G and WiFi 6
The Xiaomi smartphone can access the mobile data network at 5G speeds, supporting many frequencies. The band configuration in the 4G network is also appealing. However, without Wi-Fi 7 and the 6 GHz band, the Poco X8 Pro is not really future-proof when it comes to wireless connections.
In the test, we achieved an average speed of around 900 MBit/s with our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router. The data rates are largely stable.
Similar to Xiaomi's upper-class models, the Poco X8 Pro supports the company's "Offline Communication" with a maximum range of 1.1 km, which combines Bluetooth with a proprietary protocol.
| Networking | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
We check positioning accuracy on a short bike trip and compare the recorded data with a Garmin Venu 2. The position of the Poco X8 Pro is determined very precisely outdoors with an accuracy of 1 meter.
The deviations in the route are recognizable, the mid-range cell phone likes to shorten the routes. However, thanks to dual-band GNSS, the differences in the route are not significant, and navigation is possible without any problems.
Phone functions and voice quality - Affordable Xiaomi smartphone without eSIM
The Poco X8 Pro supports VoNR, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calls, but lacks an integrated eSIM. Dual SIM is only possible with two nano SIM cards.
The Xiaomi phone has good voice quality, including solid noise suppression.
Camera - Poco X8 Pro comes with OIS and 50 MP
The Poco X8 Pro uses a Sony IMX882 with 50 MP and OIS for its main camera. The sensor has an open f/1.51 aperture but is not particularly large at 1.95 inches. However, this disadvantage is less noticeable in daylight. The photos are pleasing with their good dynamic range and appealing sharpness. A Galaxy S26+ does not offer more detail here, for example.
Thanks to the large aperture, usable results are also possible in low light, but only thanks to a long shutter release time. The color reproduction is sufficiently accurate for the price range, although orange and yellow tones are very bright.
Although there is no telephoto lens, it is possible to zoom 2x without loss using the sensor crop; however, this sensor mode can only really be used in very good lighting conditions. The same applies to the low-resolution ultra-wide-angle camera with 8 MP.
Image comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main cameraMain cameraLow LightZoom 5xUltra wide-angle
Accessories and warranty - Mid-range phone without power supply unit
The collector's box of our special model contains a protective cover, a tool for ejecting the SIM card, a user manual (including warranty), and a pre-installed protective film as well as a data cable.
The Warranty is 12 months, and Xiaomi's own Care service (from 39 euros) can also be added when purchasing via the manufacturer's store.
Input and operation - Xiaomi smartphone with optical fingerprint sensor
Inputs on the 6.59-inch AMOLED display are implemented accurately and without delay thanks to the high polling rate of up to 480 Hz, or even 2,560 Hz in gaming mode, according to Xiaomi. An optical in-display sensor is available for biometric unlocking. Fingerprint recognition worked reliably and quickly in the test.
The haptic feedback via the linear vibration motor (X-axis) is precise and appealing for the price range.
Display - Poco X8 Pro relies on OLED and PWM dimming
The 120 Hz AMOLED panel achieves a high pixel density of 460 ppi with its 1,268p resolution. We achieved the advertised peak brightness of 3,500 nits almost exactly in the test (APL18), and the Poco X8 Pro also achieved a very similar 3,406 cd/m² when playing an HDR video.
In order to minimize the problems of OLEDs, such as eye fatigue or headaches due to screen flickering, Xiaomi relies on high-frequency PWM dimming (manufacturer's specification: 3,840 Hz), which we can also confirm in our measurement. However, the basic flickering is only 120 Hz. According to Xiaomi, DC dimming is used at high brightness levels.
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Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 1104 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.2 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.73}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2.1 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø4.98}
99.5% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.22
CCT: 6472 K
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro AMOLED, 2756x1268, 6.6" | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion AMOLED, 2772x1272, 6.8" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G AMOLED, 2772x1280, 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -5% | -51% | -10% | 8% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 1104 | 1501 36% | 1155 5% | 1127 2% | 1034 -6% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 1102 | 1476 34% | 1136 3% | 1137 3% | 1041 -6% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 97 | 96 -1% | 97 0% | 98 1% | 97 0% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.2 | 1.52 -27% | 2.42 -102% | 1.8 -50% | 1 17% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.4 | 3.47 -45% | 5.63 -135% | 2.8 -17% | 2.2 8% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.1 | 2.6 -24% | 3.7 -76% | 2.1 -0% | 1.4 33% |
| Gamma | 2.22 99% | 2.184 101% | 2.246 98% | 2.11 104% | 2.22 99% |
| CCT | 6472 100% | 6444 101% | 7263 89% | 6466 101% | 6553 99% |
* ... smaller is better
| Display / APL18 Peak Brightness | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Display / HDR Peak Brightness | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 16.04 % Secondary Frequency: 2777 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7822 (minimum: 1.31 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness)
Using the "Original" profile, we achieve the most precise color reproduction in our measurement with the sRGB color space. The grayscale also shows very low DeltaE values and hardly any visible differences to the reference data.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.5245 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.529 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (19.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 1.11 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.5685 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.5415 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.1 ms). | ||
The viewing angles of the AMOLED screen are stable even at flat angles. The Poco X8 Pro is easy to read outdoors, but reflections on the glossy screen impair readability.
Performance - Inexpensive cell phone with fast chipset
The Dimensity 8500-Ultra in the mid-range phone promises first-class performance for the price range. The MediaTek SoC largely lives up to this promise, although despite the higher clocked performance core (Cortex-A725), the single-core score in Geekbench is on a par with its Predecessor in the Poco X7 Pro and well below the manufacturer's reference.
The system runs very smoothly in everyday use.
| CrossMark - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (376 - 2856, n=114, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3769 - 81594, n=114, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| AImark - Score v3.x | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (293 - 307528, n=92, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
The integrated Mali-G720 MP8 of the Poco X8 Pro has one core more than the graphics unit of the Predecessor, which generates a slight increase in performance. Much more interesting, however, is a look at the mid-range competition. While the Xiaomi phone achieves almost 30 fps in the GFXBench 4K test, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion even fails to reach 10 fps.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total | |
| Average of class Smartphone (59.7 - 423, n=131, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (Chrome 146) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result 2.0 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (49.3 - 733, n=94, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Speedometer 3 - Score 3.0 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.06 - 45.5, n=106, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro (Chrome 146) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (56 - 306, n=115, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro (Chrome 146) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2800 - 126661, n=159, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average of class Smartphone (257 - 28190, n=137, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (Chrome 144) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro (Chrome 132.0.6834.163) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 (n=1) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro (Chrome 146) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | Average 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 55% | -1% | -60% | -21% | 90% | 33% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 3576.86 | 2049.4 -43% | 945 -74% | 968.34 -73% | 3969.01 11% | 3636 ? 2% | 2238 ? -37% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 3565.14 | 1825.9 -49% | 837.4 -77% | 166.77 -95% | 1813.29 -49% | 3185 ? -11% | 1919 ? -46% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 324.76 | 351.2 8% | 184 -43% | 233.98 -28% | 362.61 12% | 412 ? 27% | 307 ? -5% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 112.05 | 452.1 303% | 326.1 191% | 62.58 -44% | 49.17 -56% | 494 ? 341% | 360 ? 221% |
Emissions - Xiaomi smartphone with minimal waste heat
Temperature
The surface temperatures are not pronounced under load, which makes it all the more surprising that the Dimensity 8500-Ultra does throttle significantly. In the 3DMark stress tests, the Poco X8 Pro reduces performance by around 20 to 25 percent.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.5 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.3 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.7 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
Speaker
The stereo speakers are really good for the affordable mid-range. Our Pink Noise measurement shows linear mids and highs. There is also significant bass in the sound. Alternatively, headphones can be connected via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth 6.0.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.8% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.1% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (15.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 4% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 91% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 34%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 24% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 71% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24.9% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 5.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.5% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 82% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 34%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 61% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Android smartphone with fast charging and large battery
Power consumption
The Poco X8 Pro is quite efficient in our power consumption measurements. One reason for this should be the OLED display, which, according to the manufacturer, is 20 percent more economical than its predecessor.
The battery is generously dimensioned with 6,500 mAh, which can be charged with up to 100 watts in around 50 minutes.
| Off / Standby |   0.13 / 0.41 Watt |
| Idle |  0.97 / 1.19 / 1.28 Watt |
| Load |
5.99 / 10.53 Watt |
    
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| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 6500 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 6580 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro 6000 mAh | Average MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| Power Consumption | -7% | -14% | -12% | 0% | -13% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 0.97 | 1.2 -24% | 0.86 11% | 1.07 -10% | 0.97 ? -0% | 0.872 ? 10% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 1.19 | 1.5 -26% | 1.75 -47% | 1.29 -8% | 1.19 ? -0% | 1.463 ? -23% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 1.28 | 1.9 -48% | 1.82 -42% | 1.36 -6% | 1.28 ? -0% | 1.65 ? -29% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 5.99 | 4 33% | 5.31 11% | 6.14 -3% | 5.99 ? -0% | 6.84 ? -14% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 10.53 | 7.4 30% | 10.95 -4% | 13.94 -32% | 10.5 ? -0% | 11.3 ? -7% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
In our WLAN test, the large battery enabled a good runtime under realistic conditions with a display brightness of 150 cd/m², although we would have expected a little more with regard to the values of the Poco X7 Pro.
| Battery runtime - WiFi v1.3 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 70 Fusion | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro | |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Poco X8 Pro offers a great value for those looking to save money. Despite the low price, there is no need to compromise on features or performance. However, premium features aren't included.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
- 04/18/2026 v8
Marcus Herbrich
Total Sustainability Score: Possible alternatives in comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 83.8%  | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 ⎘ ARM Mali-G720 MP8 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 4.x | Amazon: List Price: 400€ | 202 g | 512 GB UFS 4.1 Flash | 6.59" 2756x1268 460 PPI AMOLED |
2. 77.4%  | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 810 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 | Amazon: List Price: 420€ | 193 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.78" 2772x1272 450 PPI AMOLED |
3. 77.6%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.2 | Amazon: List Price: 400€ | 210 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.83" 2772x1280 447 PPI AMOLED |
4. 78%  | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 6 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 | Amazon: List Price: 379€ | 195 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2340x1080 385 PPI Super AMOLED |
5. 80.9%  | Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 ⎘ ARM Mali-G720 MP7 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 4.x | Amazon: List Price: 430€ | 198 g | 512 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI AMOLED |
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