POCO X8 with a huge battery comes to the Czech Republic. You can buy it cheaper from retailers right away

A phone that lasts two days without a charger and isn’t afraid of rain or falling to the ground doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Xiaomi is bringing the basic POCO X8 to the Czech Republic, for which it has set a recommended price of 8,599 CZK on its website. However, regular retailers will offer it from 7,490 CZK. It primarily impresses with its high battery capacity, to which it also adds a very good display.

8,340 mAh battery is said to last over two days

The main attraction is the silicon-carbon battery with a capacity of 8,340 mAh. Xiaomi promises that with moderate use, it will last longer than two days, and even after 1,600 charging cycles, it will not drop below 80% of its original capacity, which should correspond to approximately six years of operation. You can charge it with up to 67 W, and via cable, the phone can also charge headphones or another mobile device with 22.5 W. However, it is important to note that you will not find an adapter in the package, only a cable and a protective case.

The front features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. According to the manufacturer, the peak brightness reaches 3,500 nits, so the image should remain legible even in direct sunlight. PWM dimming with a frequency of 3,840 Hz is designed to protect the eyes, and the panel is covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The phone can handle immersion and a three-meter drop

POCO X8 offers IP66 and IP68 protection, so it should not be bothered by splashing water or short immersion. According to the manufacturer, the phone spent 72 hours in two meters of water in a TÜV SÜD laboratory test and also has an SGS certificate for a three-meter drop onto granite. Thanks to Wet Touch 2.0 technology, the display responds even to wet fingers, and the camera has an underwater mode. However, according to Xiaomi, this is only intended for still fresh water, not for the sea or a swimming pool.

When we wrote about the phone in September, the manufacturer also stated IP69 and IP69K resistance for the global version. However, the Czech product page for the phone only mentions IP66 and IP68.

Performance and camera were economized

The lower price is balanced by more modest performance. Inside, a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chip manufactured with a 4nm process works, complemented by 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It should be sufficient for everyday applications and undemanding games, but don’t expect performance records.

On the back, you’ll find a 50Mpx main camera with optical stabilization, accompanied only by a 2Mpx depth sensor. An ultrawide lens is missing, and video can be recorded at most in 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. Selfies are handled by a 16Mpx camera. NFC, an infrared port, and stereo speakers are present, and the system is Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with Gemini assistant. However, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 already belong to an older generation.

POCO X8 Specifications

Price, availability, and a more powerful alternative

In the Czech Republic, the POCO X8 is sold in a single configuration with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, available in black, white, or orange. On the official Xiaomi website, it has a recommended price of 8,599 CZK, but it can be purchased cheaper from retailers immediately. Datart offers it for 7,490 CZK, while Smarty offers it for 7,749 CZK.

Those who don’t need a record-breaking battery can consider the more powerful POCO X8 Pro. It offers a faster Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, 100W charging, and an ultrawide camera, but a smaller 6.59-inch display and a 6,500 mAh battery. During Black Friday, at the time of writing, you can buy it on Alza for 8,490 CZK, which is only a thousand CZK more expensive than the basic model.

Would you rather opt for the endurance of the POCO X8, or pay extra for the performance of the Pro version?

Source: Xiaomi