POCO X8s Announced with 6.35-inch 1.5K 120Hz LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 6330mAh Battery
POCO has unveiled the X8s, a compact mid-to-high-tier smartphone featuring a 6.35-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, triple rear cameras with a 50MP periscope telephoto, and a 6330mAh silicon-carbon battery. Early bird pricing starts at USD 399.
Article Content
POCO has expanded its X-series lineup with the new POCO X8s, a compact smartphone aimed at the mid-to-high-tier segment. Following the POCO X8 introduced last month, the X8s takes a different approach by focusing on a smaller 6.35-inch footprint while packing updated battery technology, Qualcomm silicon, and capable hardware.
Design and Display
The POCO X8s is built around a 6.35-inch CrystalRes AMOLED panel with a 2656 x 1220 (1.5K) resolution and an adaptive 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate. The display supports 480Hz touch sampling, DC dimming, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, with a multi-scenario peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. POCO Shield Glass protects the front, and symmetric 1.18mm bezels help maximize the screen-to-body ratio.
The phone measures 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.06 mm and weighs 187 grams. It uses a micro-curved aluminum frame and carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Biometric authentication is handled by an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Performance and Internals
Under the hood, the X8s runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform, fabricated on a 4nm process with peak clock speeds up to 2.8GHz. Thermal management is handled by POCO's 3D IceLoop cooling system with a 4,497 mm2 heat dissipation surface.
The device comes in two memory configurations: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 512GB storage. It ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an IR blaster, dual-SIM support with eSIM capability, and USB Type-C.
Camera System
The rear camera module features a triple-lens setup:
- Primary: 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor (1/1.55-inch, f/1.77 aperture, OIS, 2.0 um 4-in-1 Super Pixel)
- Telephoto: 50MP sensor with 57mm equivalent focal length (f/2.2 aperture)
- Ultra-wide: 8MP sensor (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree field of view)
The front-facing camera is a 20MP unit housed in a punch-hole cutout, supporting 1080p video recording. The rear system supports 4K video recording.
Battery and Charging
Despite its compact dimensions, the POCO X8s packs a 6,330mAh battery built on high-energy-density silicon-carbon chemistry with 16% silicon content. It supports 100W HyperCharge wired charging compatible with the PPS standard, along with up to 22.5W wired reverse charging for external accessories.
POCO X8s Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED (2656 x 1220), 120Hz LTPO, up to 3,500 nits, POCO Shield Glass |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm), Adreno 722 GPU |
| Memory | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5x + 256GB/512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Operating System | Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OIS) + 50MP telephoto (2.5x) + 8MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 20MP, 1080p video |
| Battery | 6,330mAh, 100W HyperCharge, 22.5W reverse charging |
| Biometrics | 3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistant |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio, USB Type-C audio |
| Dimensions / Weight | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.06 mm, 187g |
| Colors | White, Blue, Black |
| Early Bird Price | USD 399 (8GB+256GB) / USD 499 (12GB+512GB) |
Pricing and Availability
The POCO X8s is offered in three colourways: White, Blue, and Black. Early bird pricing for the global market starts at USD 399 for the 8GB + 256GB variant and USD 499 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. Regional pricing and retail availability will vary by market.
Final Thoughts
The POCO X8s is a compelling option for users who prefer a more compact device without sacrificing performance or battery life. The combination of a 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and a 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery in a sub-190g body is impressive. The triple camera setup with a 50MP periscope telephoto is also a strong selling point in this segment.
What do you think about the POCO X8s? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
