Poco’s first Pro Max phone earns the name with an 8,500mAh battery

Xiaomi's Poco has launched the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max phones featuring large silicon-carbon batteries (up to 8,500mAh or 9,000mAh in select markets), MediaTek chipsets, and customizable RGB lights inside the rear camera rings. The X8 Pro Max is powered by the Dimensity 9500s with a 6.83-inch OLED display starting at $469, while the X8 Pro uses the Dimensity 8500-Ultra with a 6,500mAh battery starting at $329, both offering specs that rival the Pixel 10A at lower prices.