However, our in-depth review of the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro also found several more reasons to buy it, with clearly more strengths than weaknesses. Alongside solid build quality and an IP68 rating, the Xiaomi phone stands out with a very bright, sharp 120Hz AMOLED panel. High-frequency PWM dimming is also included. In this area, the Poco X8 Pro does not fall behind high-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus.
The midrange phone ships with Android 16 and HyperOS 3.0 out of the box. Another positive is the long update policy, with four years of OS updates and as many as six years of security patches.
The large 6,500mAh lithium-polymer battery and 100-watt fast charging are also notable. Budget-conscious buyers are also unlikely to be disappointed by the main camera. The 50MP sensor with OIS and pixel binning delivered dynamic, sharp images in our daylight test shots. In low light, it can still produce solid results, although the relatively small sensor becomes a drawback here.
