Poco has revised the pricing for its upper mid-range smartphone lineup in India. According to new information shared by tipster Sanju Choudhary on X, both the POCO X8 Pro and the POCO X8 Pro Max have received notable price hikes across all variants, with prices increasing by up to Rs 3,000.
Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max Prices Increased in India
Buyers planning to purchase these Poco phones will need to shell out more. Starting with the Poco X8 Pro, the 8 GB + 256 GB variant now costs Rs 39,999 (up from Rs 36,999) and the 12 GB + 256 GB variant now costs Rs 42,999 (previously Rs 39,999). That's a flat Rs 3,000 increase over the previous pricing.
On the other hand, the more expensive Poco X8 Pro Max sees a Rs 2,000 price increase across the board. The base 12 GB + 256 GB variant now costs Rs 48,999 (up from Rs 46,999), whereas the maxed-out 12 GB + 512 GB storage variant climbs to Rs 52,999 (previously Rs 50,999).
Here's a rundown of the latest hikes on these two Poco phones:
| Poco Phone | Old Price | New Hiked Price |
|---|---|---|
| Poco X8 Pro 8 GB + 256 GB | Rs 36,999 | Rs 39,999 (Rs 3,000 price hike) |
| Poco X8 Pro 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 42,999 (Rs 3,000 price hike) |
| Poco X8 Pro Max 12 GB + 256 GB | Rs 46,999 | Rs 48,999 (Rs 2,000 price hike) |
| Poco X8 Pro Max 12 GB + 512 GB | Rs 50,999 | Rs 52,999 (Rs 2,000 price hike) |
This price hike comes hot on the heels of recent OnePlus smartphone price hikes, indicating that rising component costs due to the RAM crisis continue to hit upper mid-range smartphones the hardest.
Besides, budget Poco smartphones have also received price hikes, including the likes of the Poco C85 5G, Poco C81X and Poco C81. The more affordable options in the market appear to be the most affected.
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Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max Specifications
The Poco X8 Pro is an upper mid-range smartphone powered by the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset combined with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It features a 6.59-inch 1.5K 120 Hz AMOLED panel alongside a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide. Fueling the internals is a 6,500mAh battery that can juice back up at 100W.
Poco X8 Pro Max, on the other hand, offers a sub-flagship experience with the stronger Dimensity 9500s combined with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage. The phone also boasts a 6.83-inch 120 Hz 1.5K AMOLED display and a 50 MP main rear camera alongside an 8 MP ultrawide.
Fueling the Pro Max and helping it stay true to its name is an even bigger 8,500mAh battery that can charge at 100W via wired methods and supports 27W reverse wired charging.
The RAM crisis is out of control and isn't expected to ease up anytime soon. Industry insights suggest the DRAM shortage is expected to last until 2026. Due to this, Counterpoint Research has reported a whopping 10% decline in smartphone shipments in the subcontinent. With more price hikes knocking on the door, this number is expected to get worse.
So, to keep track of all these hikes better, you can take a look at our dedicated smartphone price hike tracker.
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