POCO India has officially teased the launch of two new smartphones, and these could be the recently tipped Poco X8 5G and Poco X8 Power 5G smartphones.
Here is what has been revealed.
POCO India Teases Two New X-Series Smartphones
According to several teasers shared by POCO India via its official X handle, the brand will be adding two new smartphones to what it calls its “most GOATED series”. These teasers have been shared as part of POCO India’s eighth-birthday celebrations.
Keep your eyes glued to the feed
The takeover is happening sooner than you think! #POCOIndia #POCO #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/y9hKwkFmj9
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 23, 2026
The brand has repeatedly highlighted the letter ‘X’ in words such as ‘eXpectations’, ‘fleXing’, ‘eXpanding’, ‘eXponential’, ‘eXcellent’ and ‘eXplosive’. This strongly suggests that the two upcoming smartphones will be introduced under POCO’s X series.
Two new powerhouses are on the horizon!
Stay tuned for rules to be rewritten 🔥#POCOIndia #POCO #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/iejStSV3TR
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 23, 2026
Speaking more, one of the teasers reveals a smartphone with a flat rear panel, rounded corners, a flat-looking side frame and two vertically aligned rear camera rings. Another poster shows the silhouettes of two smartphones with the phrases “eXponential Power Detected” and “Preparing to Disrupt”.
Celebrating our 8th Birthday in true POCO style… fleXing! 🔥
The most GOATED series in the game just wasn't big enough, so we're adding 2 new powerhouses to the lineup
Big announcements are loading. Stay locked in! #POCOIndia #POCO #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/ifXeGfO6XD
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 22, 2026
The promotional video initially displays the phrase “Something eXcellent is cooking”, which later changes to “Something eXplosive is cooking”. POCO has further mentioned that the “takeover” will be happening sooner than expected, suggesting that an official announcement could be made soon.
Legends don't just return, they evolve 💥
Consider your eXpectations finally disrupted! #POCOIndia #POCO #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/dha96yLTj3
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 22, 2026
However, the current teasers fall short of revealing the exact identities, specifications or launch date of the upcoming smartphones.
Could These Be the POCO X8 5G and POCO X8 Power 5G?
While the teasers do not confirm the model names, tipster Yogesh Brar had earlier claimed that POCO would be introducing the POCO X8 5G and POCO X8 Power 5G in India in early September 2026. Interestingly, the tip was shared even before the brand started teasing the two upcoming smartphones.
Not only did the tipster reveal the possible launch timeline, but he also shared the expected pricing positions and specifications of both devices.
Speaking of pricing, the POCO X8 Power 5G is tipped to be positioned below the POCO X8 Pro, which is currently listed in India starting at INR 39,999. The standard POCO X8 5G is expected to be priced below the POCO X8 Power 5G.
Therefore, the expected pricing order will be the POCO X8 Pro at the top, followed by the POCO X8 Power 5G and the standard POCO X8 5G.
POCO X8 Power 5G – Tipped Specifications
The upcoming POCO X8 Power 5G is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, and the smartphone is claimed to mark the processor’s debut in the Indian market. The device is also said to achieve an AnTuTu score of over 1.15 million.
It is pointed out to feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness at 25% screen coverage. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection is also tipped for the display.
One of the notable aspects of the device could be its battery, as the POCO X8 Power 5G is said to pack a 10,000mAh battery. The smartphone could support 100W HyperCharge and 27W reverse charging, while a claimed battery lifespan of six years is also mentioned.
For photography, the device is tipped to carry a 50MP OIS primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera at the rear, whereas a 32MP selfie camera could be present at the front.
Other expected features include IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, Wet Touch 2.0, HyperAI and Xiaomi Interconnectivity. A “4+6” update policy and three years of HyperOS support have also been mentioned.
The smartphone is shown in Yellow and Black colour options, and it features a flat rear panel with a square-shaped camera island housing two large camera rings.
POCO X8 5G – Tipped Specifications
Coming to the standard POCO X8 5G, the device is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset and is claimed to achieve an AnTuTu score of around 830,000.
The smartphone is tipped to feature the same 6.83-inch AMOLED display with up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness at 25% screen coverage. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection is also said to be offered.
It is pointed out to be backed by a 9,000mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge and 22.5W reverse charging support. A claimed battery lifespan of six years has also been mentioned.
For photography, the POCO X8 5G could feature a 50MP OIS primary camera at the rear and a 16MP selfie camera at the front.
The device is further tipped to arrive with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, Wet Touch 2.0, HyperAI and Xiaomi Interconnectivity. A “4+6” update policy and three years of Android operating system support are also mentioned.
The smartphone is shown in Orange, Light Blue and Black colour options. Its design includes a flat rear panel with two vertically aligned camera rings and a separately placed LED flash.
It is not sure whether the two smartphones currently being teased by POCO India are indeed the POCO X8 5G and POCO X8 Power 5G. However, the repeated emphasis on the letter ‘X’, the confirmation of two new devices and the earlier tip all point in this direction.
Stay tuned for more updates.
