The smartphone market is getting excited about Poco’s new X series. The specs of the Poco X8 Pro Max have been leaked on Geekbench, which suggests that it could be the company’s most powerful mid-range phone. Along with this leak, there is also news of an India launch on March 17. Although these are leaks, fans are still waiting.
Poco X8 Pro Max Appears on Geekbench
On Geekbench 6, the Poco X8 Pro Max (model 2602BPC18G global variant) scored 2670 in single-core and 8539 in multi-core. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, which is built on an octa-core setup (1x 3.73 GHz prime, 3x 3.30 GHz performance, 4x 2.40 GHz efficiency).
It supports 12 GB of RAM and Android 16 (with HyperOS 3). According to reports from Notebookcheck and Beebom, these scores indicate flagship-level performance. A 3.6M+ score has also been leaked on AnTuTu.
Poco X8 Pro Max Specs (Expected)
The leaks suggest that the Poco X8 Pro Max will feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display (120 Hz refresh rate, 3500 nits brightness). The camera setup includes a 50 MP primary (Light Hunter 600 sensor likely), 8 MP ultrawide and 20 MP selfie.
The battery is 8500 mAh (with 100W charging), which is rare in the mid-range. IP68/IP69K waterproofing, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 3D ultrasonic fingerprint may also come. Storage options are 256/512 GB (UFS 4.1). These details have been mentioned in reports by Gadgets360 and GSMArena.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | POCO X8 Pro Max |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s |
| Display | 6.83-inch, 1.5K (2772 × 1280), OLED / AMOLED, 120Hz LTPO, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OmniVision Light Hunter 600, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-Wide |
| Front Camera | 20MP Selfie Camera |
| Battery | 8500 mAh, Fast Charging (0-100% around 40 min expected) |
| Audio | Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Cooling & Haptics | X-axis vibration motor |
| Water/Dust Resistance | IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Benchmark Score | Geekbench: 2,659 (Single-core), 8,386 (Multi-core) |
| Expected Price (India) | ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 (approx) |
Poco X8 Pro Max Launch Date in India
According to the official Poco teaser, the global launch of the X8 Pro series (X8 Pro + X8 Pro Max) will be on March 17 (20:00 GMT+8, 5:30 PM IST in India). It will also happen on the same day in India, the microsite has gone live on Flipkart. 91Mobiles reports that the launch will take place in mid-March. According to the price leak, it could start at ₹59,990 in India.
The Poco X8 Pro Max could bring flagship-like features to the mid-range, which will increase competition in the market. Everything will be confirmed at the official event. Also Read: HP OmniBook 5 Replaces Pavilion Series, Price Starts at ₹59,499
Disclaimer: The information mentioned in this article is based on leaks and reports. Specs or dates may change before the official launch.
