Tech • 1d ago
Poco’s first Pro Max phone earns the name with an 8,500mAh battery
**Poco Unveils X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max with Impressive Battery Life and Features**
In a bid to shake up the tech space, Xiaomi's subsidiary, Poco, has introduced the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max phones, both boasting impressive specs and features. The new devices, part of Poco's X line, have already generated buzz, thanks to their large silicon-carbon batteries, powerful chipsets, and generous storage options.
The X8 Pro Max, a new high-end model, takes center stage with its massive 8,500mAh battery, which should provide up to three days of battery life on a single charge. In some markets, including India, users can opt for an even larger 9,000mAh battery. The phone's 100W PPS wired charging feature ensures fast refills, so you won't be kept waiting.
Under the hood, the X8 Pro Max is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500s chipset, a powerful processor that holds its own against its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 rival. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB storage, and features a 6.83-inch OLED display.
The X8 Pro, its smaller sibling, still packs a punch with its 6,500mAh battery, but it's slightly smaller and less powerful, with a 6.59-inch panel and a Dimensity 8500-Ultra chipset. Both phones boast impressive dust and water resistance, with an IP69K rating, and have similar camera specs, including 50-megapixel main cameras, 8-megapixel ultrawides, and 20-megapixel selfies.
What sets these phones apart is their unique take on RGB lighting, with small rings of LEDs inside each of their rear cameras that can be used for notifications, flash in time with music, or even create a mesmerizing light show.
The Poco X8 Pro Max and X8 Pro phones are a significant upgrade over their predecessors and even rival some high-end models in the market, including the recent Pixel 10A, at a lower price point. With their impressive battery life, powerful chipsets, and generous storage options, these phones are sure to be a hit among Nigerian tech enthusiasts.