Highlights
- POCO has raised prices of multiple smartphones in India including entry-level models like C81, C85x 5G, and M8 5G up by ₹1,000.
- Premium models POCO X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro are now ₹3,000–₹4,000 costlier than at launch.
- Buyers must pay higher prices across affected models, though bank offers, exchange deals, and festive discounts may help offset the increased costs.
POCO has once again revised the prices of several smartphones in India and increased the prices of multiple models across its budget and premium lineup. As per an official partner communication, the latest revision is effective from July 11, 2026 with several entry-level smartphones receiving a Rs 1,000 price hike.
Meanwhile, the POCO X8 Pro Max, POCO X8 Pro, and POCO M8 have also seen fresh price revisions, taking their prices significantly above their original launch figures. Here are more details.
POCO C81x, C81, C85x 5G and M8 5G Prices Revised
According to the company’s latest pricing update, the following smartphones are now more expensive by Rs 1,000 –
| Model | Variant | Previous Price | Price Hike | New Price |
| POCO C81x | 3GB + 64GB | Rs 10,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 11,999 |
| POCO C81 | 4GB + 64GB | Rs 11,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 12,999 |
| POCO C85x 5G | 4GB + 64GB | Rs 12,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 13,999 |
| POCO C85x 5G | 4GB + 128GB | Rs 13,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 14,999 |
| POCO M8 5G | 6GB + 128GB | Rs 20,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 21,999 |
| POCO M8 5G | 8GB + 128GB | Rs 22,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 23,999 |
| POCO M8 5G | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 24,999 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25,999 |
POCO X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro Also Get Another Price Hike
Apart from the latest increase for the budget models, POCO has also revised the pricing of its X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro smartphones. Compared to their launch prices, the three variants are now priced Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 higher, reflecting multiple price revisions since their debut.
POCO X8 Pro Max revised price –
| Variant | Launch Price | Last Price | Latest Price |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 42,999 | Rs 44,999 | Rs 46,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | Rs 46,999 | Rs 48,999 | Rs 50,999 |
The 12GB + 256GB variant was originally launched at Rs 42,999, while the 12GB + 512GB model debuted at Rs 46,999. With the latest revision, both variants now cost Rs 4,000 more than their launch prices.
POCO X8 Pro revised prices
| Variant | Launch Price | Last Price | Latest Price |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 32,999 | Rs 34,999 | Rs 36,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 35,999 | Rs 37,999 | Rs 39,999 |
The POCO X8 Pro has also become Rs 4,000 costlier compared to its launch pricing. The smartphone debuted at Rs 32,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant and Rs 35,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
What Latest POCO Smartphone Prices Revision Mean for Buyers?
POCO has not announced the exact reason behind the latest price revision. However, smartphone manufacturers typically increase prices due to factors such as rising component costs, increased manufacturing and logistics expenses, import-related costs, and evolving market conditions.
While the budget models have received a Rs 1,000 increase, the POCO X8 Pro Max, POCO X8 Pro, and POCO M8 are now selling at prices up to Rs 4,000 higher than their original launch prices.
Buyers may still be able to reduce the effective purchase price by taking advantage of bank offers, exchange bonuses, or festive sale discounts offered by online and offline retailers.
