Poco X8s Launches in Europe With Telephoto Lens
Poco has officially introduced the X8s to the European market, starting with Germany. The brand's first X series device to feature a dedicated telephoto camera has been released, telset.id reported.
Poco X8s Features LTPO AMOLED Display and Camera Array
The Poco X8s features a 6.35-inch LTPO AMOLED display capable of an adaptive refresh rate between 1 Hz and 120 Hz. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and supports up to 12 GB of RAM. The display offers a resolution of 1220×2656 pixels and reaches a peak brightness of 3,500 nits.
The camera array is the primary differentiator for this model. It includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with a 1/1.55-inch sensor size and optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. The device also includes a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
Battery Performance and Charging
Xiaomi has equipped the X8s with a 6,330 mAh silicon-carbon battery in a chassis measuring 8.06 mm thick. The device supports 100W wired charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging, which is intended to minimize downtime for users.
However, consistent with recent regional policies, the company does not include a wall charger in the retail packaging for the European market. The phone also features a frame made of aluminum, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, NFC, and an IR blaster.
Retail Prices and Promotional Discounts for X8s Models
The standard retail price is set at 529.90 euro for the 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage configuration, while the 12 GB RAM and 512 GB model costs 629.90 euro. A promotional discount is available at the Xiaomi official store until November 23, 2026, dropping those prices to 429.90 euro and 519.90 euro, respectively. The device is available in white, blue, and black color options with a total weight of 187 grams.
| Model Configuration | Standard Price | Promotional Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB / 256 GB | 529.90 euro | 429.90 euro |
| 12 GB / 512 GB | 629.90 euro | 519.90 euro |
Comparison With Previous Models
Gadgetren noted that the POCO X8, compared with its predecessor the POCO X7, utilizes faster UFS 3.1 storage technology instead of UFS 2.2, and is now offered only in a single 8 GB + 256 GB configuration where the earlier model had more memory tiers. The POCO X8 also lacks the HDR10+ support of the POCO X7, favoring a flatter display design.
IP68 Rating Brings Durability to the Mid-Range Lineup
The Poco X8s features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, running on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. This focus on durability aligns with broader company goals; Andi Renreng, Marketing Director of Xiaomi Indonesia, stated that the firm is committed to bringing high-level durability to its mid-range lineup.
This follows the debut of the Redmi Note 17 Pro series in Jakarta on November 5, 2026, which introduced IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications to the series. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G features a 10,000 mAh battery and an underwater camera mode, compared to the 8,340 mAh battery in the standard Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.
