Unlikely to find too many flagship battery phones at this price point, but POCO’s X8 Pro Max is on sale on Flipkart. The Blue model with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM is available for only ₹45,999 (MRP: ₹57,999). The phone is also marked up as a Saver Deal. Using the HDFC card offer on the page, you can get this phone down to ₹41,999 as a Wow Deal. Here’s the breakdown.
Price & Discounts.
The 256GB + 12GB model is available for ₹45,999 (MRP: ₹57,999), a 21% discount. The 512GB + 12GB model is available for ₹49,999. However, there is a ₹299 Protect Promise Fee. This will be added at checkout, so ensure you know how much you’re paying. The phone was launched in India in March 2026 with a starting price of ₹42,999. So this is slightly more expensive.
Bank Offers & Wow Deal Price.
The best bank offer is ₹4,000 off using HDFC Bank cards. Another bank offer is available, however the details are cut off. Using the HDFC deal you can get this phone down to ₹41,999. Cashback deals will usually be added to your account once you’ve received the order.
Trade-in.
If you have an old phone to trade-in, you can get up to ₹30,950 back. There is also an Extra off on Exchange deal available for ₹5,300. These are either/or deals so you can only choose one. Your total will depend on what model, condition and if your phone is eligible.
Display.
This phone features a 6.83″ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution. It also features Gorilla Glass 7i and IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K for dust and water resistance. This phone has the Blue finish.
Performance.
POCO’s X8 Pro Max features the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chip. This is the first time this chip has been used in any Indian phone. It has up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of storage. It runs HyperOS with Android 16.
Camera.
The phone has features a 50MP main lens and an 8MP ultra-wide lens on the backside. The front lens is 20MP and can record 4K video at 30/60fps. There is no telephoto lens, so this is best for general photography.
Battery.
The main reason that why you should consider buying this phone is because it features a 9000mAh powerful battery. It can charge quickly via 100W wired charging and 27W reverse charging. Charging from 20% to full takes roughly 1 hour. In terms of battery life, it scored around 21 hours in a PCMark test, meaning it has one of the longest battery lives in this price range.
Verdict.
Overall for ₹45,999 this phone is a fair price for a phone with a large battery, fast performance and 100W charging. If you use the HDFC card you can get this phone down to ₹41,999, making it a better purchase. The downside to this phone are the no telephoto lens and HyperOS which some reviewers say is quite heavy with lots of bloatware. If you’re looking for a phone with great battery life and performance this is worth considering. Just ensure you know how much you’re paying on the Flipkart page.