Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco X8
2category wins
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Poco X8
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco X8
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.59 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2756 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 1268 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 3500 |
| PPI | 447 | 459 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 89 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (up to 3.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro +54%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro +121%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro +155%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,009 | 1,555 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,892 | 6,405 |
| AnTuTu | 829,894 | 2,120,347 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 | — |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 960fps slow-motion |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.5, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8340 | 6500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.5 | 157.53 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.38 |
| Other | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m | — |
| Weight (g) | 223 | 201.47 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 75.19 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Available. Released 2026, March |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | — |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IR blaster |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 8340 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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