Poco X8 Pro: The new Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, which is powered by MediaTek’s most recent Dimensity 8500 processor, may bring flagship-level performance to the mid-range market in 2026.

Xiaomi is expected to introduce a new smartphone in early 2026. It will likely be marketed as the Poco X8 Pro worldwide after being initially known as the Redmi Turbo 5 in China. With MediaTek’s forthcoming Dimensity 8500 chipset, this gadget is expected to perform on par with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a premium model that is known for setting high standards.

Poco X8 Pro: Performance and Key Features (Tipped)

The current Poco X7 Pro, which retails for Rs. 22,999 in India, is probably going to be replaced by the Poco X8 Pro. By replacing the Dimensity 8400 processor with the more sophisticated 8500, the next gadget should provide better value. The Mali G720 GPU and TSMC’s 4-nanometer manufacturing process are features of the new chipset, which allows it to score more than 2,000,000 on the AnTuTu benchmark test, according to NOTEBOOK Check. These performance metrics are comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU in the high-end smartphone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which was released less than two years ago.

In addition to its powerful chipset, the Poco X8 Pro might have a 6.67-inch OLED screen with “1.5K” resolution and a high refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, which might establish a new benchmark for mid-range gadgets. Typically featured on high-end versions, the design may incorporate a metal frame, a sleek, lightweight build, and a chassis with IP68 or IP69 water and dust resistance.

Also, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) just certified a new gadget with the Poco X8 Pro model number 2511FPC34G. This handset, which goes by the model number 2511FRT34C, looks to be a worldwide variant of the Redmi Turbo 5.

The Poco X8 Pro will likely compete with other mid-range smartphones like as the Oppo Reno 15 Pro, Honor Power 2, and iQoo Z11 Turbo, all of which may have comparable specs and the potent Dimensity 8500 chip, but the precise launch date is yet unknown. As the device gets closer to release, more details will become available.