While the tech world was watching IFA 2026 and preparing for Apple’s September 9 event, Poco quietly launched two phones in India on September 4 that are generating enormous discussion in the ₹20,000–₹30,000 segment. The Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power have brought 9,000mAh and 10,000mAh batteries to a price tier where 5,000mAh was considered generous just six months ago.

Poco X8 Power: India’s Most Affordable 10,000mAh Phone

(cite index=”29-1″>The high-end Poco X8 Power features a mammoth 10,000mAh battery cell — and it does so at a price that undercuts the iQOO Z11 5G (9,020mAh at ₹23,999), which previously held the record for the most affordable large-battery phone in India. The X8 Power arrives at approximately ₹22,999 for the base variant — making it India’s cheapest 10,000mAh phone by a significant margin.

Key confirmed specifications for the Poco X8 Power:

• Battery: 10,000mAh silicon-carbon with 45W fast charging
• Display: 6.9-inch LCD, 120Hz, FHD+
• Chip: Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
• RAM/Storage: 6GB + 128GB base; 8GB + 256GB available
• Camera: 50MP main + 2MP depth
• Charging time: approximately 150 minutes at 45W for 10,000mAh
• Water resistance: IP54

The trade-off is apparent: a 10,000mAh cell at ₹22,999 requires compromises elsewhere. The LCD display (not AMOLED), the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (budget tier, not mid-range), and the 45W charging speed that takes over two hours to fully charge the enormous cell are the areas where the X8 Power shows its price. But for a buyer whose singular priority is maximum endurance at minimum cost, no phone in India comes close.

Poco X8: 9,000mAh With a Step-Up Chip

(cite index=”29-1″>The standard Poco X8 packs a 9,000mAh battery and uses a higher-tier processor than the X8 Power — the Dimensity 7300 Ultra, which performs at a meaningfully higher level for gaming and multitasking than the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. The X8 also upgrades to an AMOLED display — a significant quality difference versus the X8 Power’s LCD panel.

Key confirmed specifications for the Poco X8:

• Battery: 9,000mAh silicon-carbon with 67W fast charging
• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+
• Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra
• RAM/Storage: 8GB + 128GB base; 12GB + 256GB available
• Camera: 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide
• Charging time: approximately 90 minutes at 67W for 9,000mAh
• Water resistance: IP54

India Pricing

Available on Flipkart and Mi.com. Both phones went on sale September 4. Bank offers from ICICI and HDFC bring the X8 Power base to approximately ₹17,999 during flash sales.

How They Compare to iQOO Z11 5G

The iQOO Z11 5G (9,020mAh at ₹23,999) has been the benchmark for affordable large-battery phones in India since its launch. Here is how the Poco X8 series shakes up that comparison:

The iQOO Z11 5G wins on charging speed (80W vs 67W and 45W) and display quality (144Hz AMOLED vs 120Hz AMOLED vs LCD). The Poco X8 Power wins on raw battery capacity (10,000mAh) and price (₹19,999). The Poco X8 is essentially a direct competitor to the Z11 5G at the same price — slightly weaker chip and slower charging, matched battery, same price. The Z11 5G edges the X8 on day-to-day performance and charging convenience; the X8’s specific advantage is the POCO brand ecosystem and some users’ preference for MIUI-based software.

Who Should Buy Which

Buy the Poco X8 Power (₹19,999) if: Maximum battery endurance at the lowest possible price is your only criterion. The LCD display and budget chip are acceptable trade-offs for 10,000mAh at under ₹20,000.

Buy the Poco X8 (₹23,999) if: You want the large battery (9,000mAh) with an AMOLED display and a capable mid-range chip — but the iQOO Z11 5G at the same price remains the stronger choice on charging speed and display refresh rate.

Buy the iQOO Z11 5G (₹23,999) if: Charging speed matters (80W vs 67W) and you prefer a smoother display (144Hz vs 120Hz). The Z11 5G remains the best all-round large-battery phone in India under ₹25,000.

Published September 8, 2026 · Digital Idea Tech News.