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Quick summary: Xiaomi’s Poco brand has introduced two new Android smartphones, the Poco X8 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro, along with an Iron Man Edition. The X8 Pro Max stands out with a large 8500 mAh battery, a 6.83-inch AMOLED display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip. Both models feature IP68 protection, 50-megapixel main cameras, and run on Xiaomi HyperOS 3, promising four years of Android updates and six years of security patches. Prices start from 399.90 Euros for the X8 Pro and 529.90 Euros for the X8 Pro Max.

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco has launched its new X8 series, featuring the Poco X8 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro, succeeding the X7 series. An Iron Man Edition is also available for the X8 Pro. The Poco X8 Pro Max is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip, manufactured on a 3-nanometer process, and includes an Immortalis-G925 GPU and MediaTek NPU 890 for AI acceleration. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1. The device features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 2772 x 1280 pixel resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate, reaching up to 3500 cd/m² peak brightness. Its defining feature is a massive 8500 mAh battery, rated for two days of use, supporting 100W wired charging and 27W reverse charging. The Poco X8 Pro, weighing 201 grams, uses a Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm) chip with a Mali-G720 MC8 GPU. It offers DDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage in configurations up to 12GB+512GB. Its 6.56-inch screen matches the Pro Max’s brightness. The X8 Pro has a 6500 mAh battery with similar charging capabilities. Both smartphones are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. For photography, they include a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.5 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 20-megapixel front camera. The Pro Max uses a Light-Fusion-600 sensor, while the Pro features a Sony IMX882 sensor. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 for the Pro Max and Wi-Fi 6 for the Pro, alongside Bluetooth 6. A notable feature is Xiaomi’s “Offline Communication,” which uses optimized Bluetooth peer-to-peer technology for connections up to 1.9 km in open terrain, a feature first seen in the Xiaomi 15T. Running on Xiaomi HyperOS 3, the devices integrate Google Gemini and Circle to Search. Xiaomi commits to four years of Android updates and six years of security patches, acknowledging a “loophole” in EU Ecodesign regulations regarding update longevity. The Poco X8 Pro Max is available in Black, White, and Blue, starting at 529.90 Euros. The Poco X8 Pro comes in Black, White, and Mint Green, with prices beginning at 399.90 Euros. The “Poco X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition,” priced at 499.90 Euros for the 12GB+512GB variant, features a design inspired by Tony Stark’s black-gold armor, with a lightning symbol representing the Arc Reactor.

Source: www.heise.de