The Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max were both announced in March, but after months of silence many assumed the vanilla Poco X8 had been scrapped. No official explanation existed and speculation ran wild. Until now, that narrative has shifted.

In Xiaomi’s HyperOS source code, user Kacper Skryzpek unearthed solid evidence that the Poco X8 exists, featuring a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. This aligns with the rumor that the Poco X8 will basically be a rebranded Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, which launched alongside the regular Redmi Note 17. Consequently, the Poco X8 is expected to sport a massive 9,000 mAh battery, though EU regulations may force a reduction in capacity for the European market.

The global Poco X8 will likely receive a generous upgrade over compartments ofómetro salesperson The global Redmi Note 17 Pro will also add an 8MP ultrawide shooter on the back. These developments hint at a broader strategy by Xiaomi to refresh its mid‑tier lineup while navigating regional battery constraints.