Highlights
- The POCO X8s has appeared on Singapore’s IMDA certification and Geekbench, confirming its model number.
- Geekbench scores list 972 on single-core and 3,297 on multi-core tests with Android 1, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset with 12GB RAM.
- The smartphone is also tipped to feature a 50MP primary rear camera.
The upcoming POCO X8s has reportedly appeared on Singapore’s IMDA certification website, revealing its model number ahead of its expected launch. The smartphone has also surfaced on other certification platforms like Geekbench with more hardware details. As for the launch plan, POCO X8s is tipped to launch in select global markets, although it is reportedly not planned for India.
POCO X8s on Singapore’s IMDA
The alleged POCO X8s has received approval from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) with the model number 2609CPC5FG. Before appearing on this platform, the device was reportedly spotted on Europe’s EEC and IECEE certification websites.
However, these listings have not revealed any significant hardware details.
According to a report by XimiTime, the device will be marketed as the POCO X8s. The appearance of the smartphone across multiple certification platforms suggests that its development is progressing.
POCO X8s on Geekbench
The alleged POCO X8s has also appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform revealing some of its expected hardware specifications. The listing reportedly shows a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, identified by the model number SM7750 paired with 12GB of RAM.
The device was also listed with Android 16. Its reported benchmark scores are as follows:
| Geekbench Parameters | Details |
| Single-core | 972 |
| Multi-core | 3,297 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Operating System | Android 16 |
POCO X8s Camera Specifications (Expected)
The POCO X8s is tipped to feature a 50MP primary rear camera. More information about its camera interface reportedly points to 0.6x ultra-wide, 1x standard and 2.5x zoom options.
However, the available information does not confirm whether the 2.5x zoom option will be supported by a dedicated telephoto camera or achieved through sensor cropping and digital processing.
More details about the camera hardware and photography features are expected to emerge closer to the smartphone’s launch.
POCO X8s Specifications: What We Know So Far
The POCO X8s is expected to join the existing POCO X8 lineup, which currently has the POCO X8, POCO X8 Power, POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max. Based on its name, the upcoming model could be positioned between the standard and Pro variants, although its final positioning has not been confirmed.
Here is a summary of the information available so far
| POCO X8s (Expected) | |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, as listed on Geekbench |
| RAM | 12GB, as listed on Geekbench |
| OS | Android 16, as listed on Geekbench |
| Camera | 50MP, according to the report |
POCO X8s Launch Timeline and Expected Price
Xiaomi has not officially announced the POCO X8s or confirmed its launch timeline and pricing. Its appearance on certification platforms suggests that Poco could be preparing the smartphone for release in the coming months.
According to reports, the smartphone will not launch in India but could arrive in other markets including the European Economic Area (EEA), Turkey, Russia and China. The Chinese variant is said to carry the model number M583CF.
