POCO X8 Leak Revives Rumoured Smartphone, 9,000mAh Battery and Redmi Note 17 Pro Rebrand Expected

Highlights

• Fresh leak revives the POCO X8, previously thought cancelled, with references found in HyperOS code suggesting ongoing development.
• Expected specs include 6.83″ 1.5K AMOLED, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 50MP+2MP rear cameras, 8MP front and 67W fast charging + 22.5W reverse charging.
• It could reportedly feature 9,000mAh for India, 8,340mAh for global variant.

The Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro have already made their debut in China, but the two smartphones are yet to reach global markets. While Xiaomi has remained silent on international launches, new leaks continue to hint at POCO-branded versions of the devices.

After recently revealing details about the rumoured POCO M8 Power, tipster Kacper Skrzypek has now shared fresh information about the POCO X8. The latest leak suggests that the smartphone may still be in development even though previous reported claimed it was cancelled.

POCO X8 Key Details Leaked

According to the tipster, references to the POCO X8 have been found within HyperOS code. The leak indicates that the smartphone will feature a 50MP primary rear camera accompanied by a 2MP auxiliary sensor.

The camera hardware matches that of the Redmi Note 17 Pro sold in China, further strengthening speculation that the POCO X8 could launch as a rebranded version of the Redmi smartphone. Although the Redmi Note 17 Pro is currently exclusive to China, it is expected to debut in global markets soon.

If the POCO X8 is indeed based on the Redmi Note 17 Pro, it is expected to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor and support 67W wired fast charging along with 22.5W reverse wired charging

For photography, the handset is expected to offer a 50MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup, while selfies and video calls could be handled by an 8MP front camera.

One of the biggest highlights of the leak is the battery capacity. The Chinese Redmi Note 17 Pro packs a 9,000mAh battery and reports suggest that the Indian variant could retain the same battery size. Meanwhile, the global version is expected to feature a slightly smaller 8,340mAh battery.

The tipster did not reveal whether the POCO X8 will be launched in separate Indian and global variants. If Xiaomi follows the same strategy as the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Indian version of the POCO X8 could feature a 9,000mAh battery, while the global model may arrive with an 8,340mAh unit.

Launch Timeline

At present, there is no information regarding the smartphone’s official launch timeline.

It also remains unclear whether the POCO X8 and the recently leaked POCO M8 Power will be introduced together. Notably, the POCO M8 Power is also expected to be a rebranded version of China’s Redmi Note 17.

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https://www.mymobileindia.com/poco-x8-pro-series-goes-on-sale-in-india-today-via-flipkart-price-offers-and-full-specifications/