POCO X8 vs POCO X8 Power
₹5,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X8 starts ₹5,500 lower: ₹25,499 against ₹30,999 for the X8 Power.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 9,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 67W.
- Only the X8 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
Get the X8 for the lower price and a stabilised main camera. Get the X8 Power for the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹25,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹31,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X8 vs X8 Power, answered
In India, the POCO X8 starts at ₹25,499 and the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999.
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Which is cheaper, the X8 or the X8 Power?
The X8, by ₹5,500. Starting prices: ₹25,499 for the X8, ₹30,999 for the X8 Power. The X8 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹31,499. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 or the X8 Power?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 9,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 67W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. Both have a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the X8 has OIS. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the X8 and 50MP main on the X8 Power. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, the X8 Power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 226 g and 229 g.
