POCO X8 and X8 Power India Launch Teased: 10,000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 6 Series Tipped
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- POCO has begun teasing new India-bound X-series phones, and tipsters say two models — POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power — are on the way.
- The X8 Power is tipped to pack a massive 10,000mAh battery, a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
- The standard X8 is tipped with a 9,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, positioned as the more affordable of the two.
- Nothing is official yet — no confirmed India price, and the launch window is pegged at "September 2026" by tipsters, not POCO itself.
Last updated: August 2026
POCO's Flipkart-exclusive X-series has quietly built a reputation in India for squeezing huge batteries and high refresh-rate displays into affordable price tags, and the brand's next move looks like its boldest yet. Teasers from POCO's global handles, combined with leaks from tipsters Sanju Choudhary and Debayan Roy, point to two new phones — the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power — expected to launch in India alongside the existing X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max lineup.
The headline number doing the rounds is 10,000mAh, which would be the largest battery POCO has ever shipped in India if it holds up. Both phones are widely believed to be rebadged versions of Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 series for the Indian market, a pattern POCO has followed with its X-series before. Here's everything that's confirmed versus still just a leak.
What's Tipped So Far
According to the leaks, the POCO X8 Power is shaping up as the flagship of the pair, expected to carry a 10,000mAh battery, a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset. Camera-wise, tipsters point to a 50MP main sensor paired with an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP selfie camera, with IP68 and IP69 durability ratings and a claimed thickness of 8.68mm despite the huge cell inside. Software support is tipped at four Android upgrades and six years of security patches — in line with Xiaomi/POCO's current India commitments on premium mid-rangers.
The standard POCO X8 is expected to sit a notch below, with a 9,000mAh battery, an AMOLED display, and the more modest Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, likely built around the Redmi Note 17 Pro rather than the Pro Max.
Price & Launch Timeline — Unconfirmed
Tipsters are currently pointing to a September 2026 India launch, but POCO has not confirmed a date, and no official pricing has leaked yet. Given where the outgoing X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max currently sit in the market, expect the X8 and X8 Power to slot in below them, but treat any specific price you see elsewhere online as a guess dressed up as a leak until POCO's own teaser campaign confirms a date.
Should You Buy — Or Wait?
If a 10,000mAh battery and a fresh Snapdragon 6-series chip matter more to you than getting a phone this month, waiting a few weeks for official confirmation is the sensible call — especially since none of the leaked specs are locked in yet. If you need a phone right now, the existing POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max are already selling in India and are a known quantity, with Royal Star already stocking cases for the X8 Pro and the X8 Pro Max. The honest trade-off: buy today for a sure thing, or wait a month for what looks like a genuinely bigger battery upgrade.
Protect It From Day One
Whichever POCO X8 model you end up with, a case and screen protector on day one avoids the classic mistake of "I'll put a cover on later" turning into a cracked back panel within a week. Royal Star doesn't have listings for the new X8 and X8 Power yet since they haven't launched, but our POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max protection — leather back covers, back lamination membranes, and privacy screen guards — gives a good sense of what to expect once the new models are confirmed.
Looking for POCO X-series protection? Browse what we stock for the current X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max lineup.
Shop POCO X8 Series CoversFrequently Asked Questions
Is the POCO X8 Power's 10,000mAh battery confirmed?
No. It's currently a tipster claim, not something POCO has confirmed. Treat it as expected, not final, until POCO's own teasers or a certification filing back it up.
Are the POCO X8 and X8 Power rebadged Redmi phones?
That's the expectation based on past POCO X-series launches and current leaks, with the X8 Power tipped to mirror the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the X8 tipped to mirror the Redmi Note 17 Pro. POCO has not confirmed this itself.
When will the POCO X8 series launch in India?
Tipsters are pointing to September 2026, but POCO has not announced an official date yet.
Should I wait for the POCO X8 series instead of buying a phone now?
If the battery size and chipset generation matter a lot to you and you can wait a few weeks, it's reasonable to hold off. If you need a phone immediately, there's no guarantee the leaked specs or pricing will hold, so don't delay a purchase purely on rumours.
Final Thoughts
A 10,000mAh battery in a phone this size would be a genuine milestone for POCO's India lineup, and if the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 leak holds up, the X8 Power could be one of the more interesting mid-range launches of the year. For now, everything above is tipster information — nothing is locked in until POCO says so.
Stay tuned to our blog for the official POCO X8 and X8 Power India launch coverage, including confirmed pricing, availability, and day-one protection picks as soon as they're out.