POCO has quietly added another phone to its X8 family. The POCO X8s has launched in Vietnam as a compact 5G handset, joining the POCO X8, X8 Power, X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max. It brings a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, a 6,330mAh battery and 100W charging into a small body. Here is a closer look at the key specifications, pricing and what the launch could mean for Nepali buyers who prefer smaller phones.
- 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
- 50MP + 50MP + 8MP triple rear camera, 32MP selfie camera
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset
- 6,330mAh battery, 100W fast charging
POCO X8s Overview
Design and Display
The POCO X8s keeps things easy to handle with a 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen that refreshes at up to 120Hz. Peak brightness reaches 3,500 nits, and the bezels are only 1.18mm thick, so the front looks clean and modern. The display also supports 12-bit colour and the DCI-P3 gamut.
The body measures 8.06mm in thickness and weighs about 187g, which is light for a phone with such a large battery. A metal frame and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance add durability for daily use. Black, Blue and White are the colour options.
Performance and Software
Inside the POCO X8s sits Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, built on a 4nm process with a prime core running at up to 2.8GHz. It is paired with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, which is a strong setup for this segment.
On the software side, the phone runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16. Fast memory and storage should keep multitasking, daily apps and casual gaming smooth, though real-world testing will show how well the chip handles heat during longer sessions.
Camera
The POCO X8s uses a triple rear camera setup led by a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.77 aperture and optical image stabilisation. A 50MP telephoto lens and an 8MP ultrawide camera handle zoom shots and wider frames, giving the phone more range than most compact devices.
Selfies and video calls are covered by a 32MP front camera. Some sources list only a 50MP main and an 8MP ultrawide on the back, so the final camera layout is worth confirming once more official details arrive from POCO.
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Battery and Connectivity
The 6,330mAh battery is easily the biggest highlight of the POCO X8s. It supports 100W wired fast charging, along with 100W PPS and 22.5W reverse wired charging, which lets the phone top up earbuds or a smartwatch when needed. Fast charging should also cut down the time spent near a power socket.
For connectivity, the phone supports 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and a USB Type-C port. Some listings also mention Wi-Fi 7, NFC and an infrared blaster, while others only confirm dual-band Wi-Fi, so those extras remain unverified for now. Dual-SIM support is included too.
POCO X8s Specifications
- Design & Build: 8.06mm thick, 187g, metal frame, IP68 dust and water resistance, Black, Blue and White colors
- Display: 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
- Memory: 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB, LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage
- Rear Camera: 50MP main camera with OIS, f/1.77 aperture, 50MP telephoto, f/2.2 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera: 32MP selfie camera
- Software & UI: Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Network & SIM: 5G, dual Nano-SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, GPS, USB Type-C
- Sensors: In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
- Battery: 6,330mAh, 100W wired fast charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging
POCO X8s Price and Availability in Nepal
In Vietnam, the POCO X8s price starts at VND 11,500,000 for the 8GB+256GB model. The 12GB+512GB version costs VND 14,000,000. The phone is currently on sale through Shopee, with pre-orders expected to ship between November 6 and 9. Early buyers may also get a pair of Redmi Buds 6 Play.
| POCO X8s | Vietnam (Official) | Nepal (Converted) |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB+256GB | VND 11,500,000 | NPR 67,999 |
| 12GB+512GB | VND 14,000,000 | NPR 82,999 |
No official launch has been announced for Nepal. Based on an estimated conversion of the global price, the POCO X8s expected price in Nepal is around NPR 67,999 for the base variant. This is only an estimate, and availability will depend on POCO’s local distributor and the final import pricing.
Conclusion
The POCO X8s shows that a compact phone no longer has to compromise on battery or speed. With a bright AMOLED display, a capable Snapdragon chip, a versatile triple camera and 100W charging, it should appeal to buyers who want something small yet powerful. Nepali buyers will need to wait for an official announcement before the POCO X8s reaches local stores, and the price may change once it does. Until then, the phone remains one to watch in the mid-range space.
Source: Via