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The Poco X8 Pro is expected to launch in India soon, with the Xiaomi sub-brand yet to make an official announcement. Ahead of its debut, the smartphone believed to be the Indian variant has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent launch.

The handset is rumoured to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 chipset, an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance, a 6.5-inch display, and 100W fast charging. The device is also expected to arrive as a rebranded version of the Redmi Turbo 5.

A new Poco model with the number 2511FPC34I and registration R-91005720 appeared on the BIS website on December 8. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) spotted the listing and suggested that it corresponds to the upcoming Poco X8 Pro. While the certification does not reveal specifications, it strongly indicates that the India launch is close.

POCO X8 Pro' Indian variant (2511FPC34I) has recently acquired BIS certification. India & Global launch expected in next month.

Expected specs:
- Dimensity 8500
- 6.6" Flat AMOLED, 1.5k, 120Hz LTPS
- 8000mAh+ (or less in some regions) | 100W
- Main + Ultrawide camera setup
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— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) December 9, 2025

Poco X8 Pro Expected Specifications

The Poco X8 Pro is rumoured to mirror the Redmi Turbo 5’s hardware. Key expected features include:

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC

6.67-inch AMOLED LTPS display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution

Metal frame and IP68-rated water and dust protection

8,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging

Dual rear cameras: 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner

The Redmi Turbo 5 is expected to launch in China early next year, with the Poco X8 series likely to follow globally soon after.

Expected Price in India

The Poco X8 Pro is tipped to be priced above Rs. 30,000 in India. For comparison, the Poco X7 Pro 5G, launched in January, starts at Rs. 27,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. It features a 6.73-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra SoC, a 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera setup, a 20MP front camera, and a 6,550mAh battery with 90W fast charging.

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The Poco X8 Pro, with its stronger chipset, bigger battery and higher charging speed, is expected to position itself a tier above its predecessor.