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POCO X8 to Hit Philippine Market on Nov. 6 with 8,340mAh Battery and 120Hz AMOLED Display
By Carl Lamiel
POCO will launch its new X8 smartphone in the Philippines on November 6, 2026. The device will be sold in two memory configurations: 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM with 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage and 12 GB of RAM with the same storage capacity. An early‑bird promotion will run from November 6 to 15, offering a PHP 2,000 discount. The 8 GB model will start at PHP 21,999 (regular price PHP 23,999), while the 12 GB model will start at PHP 24,999 (regular price PHP 26,999). Sales will be available through POCO’s official stores on Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop.
Key specifications include a 6.83‑inch AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution of 2,772 × 1,280 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Inside, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor built on a 4 nm process, paired with an Adreno GPU.
The battery is a 8,340 mAh silicon‑carbon unit that supports 67 W HyperCharge and 22.5 W wired reverse charging, allowing the phone to charge compatible accessories. The camera setup consists of a 50 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization and a 2 MP depth sensor, plus a 16 MP front camera. Both rear and front cameras record video at up to 1080p at 30 fps.
Software is Xiaomi HyperOS 3, which includes Google Gemini, Circle to Search and several AI‑powered image editing features such as AI Erase, AI Remove Reflection, AI Image Expansion and AI Sky. Additional features are dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi‑Res Audio, an in‑screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC (market‑dependent). The device carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K dust and water‑resistance ratings.
Overall, the POCO X8 emphasizes battery endurance, a high‑refresh‑rate display and solid processing power, positioning it as a contender for users who need long‑lasting performance without frequent recharging.
Frequently asked questions
What are the storage and RAM options for the POCO X8?
The phone comes in two configurations: 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and 12 GB RAM with the same 256 GB storage.
What is the battery capacity and charging support on the POCO X8?
It has an 8,340 mAh silicon‑carbon battery that supports 67 W HyperCharge and 22.5 W wired reverse charging.
What display specifications does the POCO X8 feature?
The device has a 6.83‑inch AMOLED screen with 2,772 × 1,280 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,500‑nit peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.