Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, March 17, 2026 – POCO, a leading technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, today introduced POCO X8 Pro Max, POCO X8 Pro, and the exclusive POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition, shifting its X Series to X Pro Series. With flagship performance, long-lasting endurance, premium design, and impressive experience, POCO X8 Pro Series breaks new ground in performance devices, redefining the limits of next-gen performance flagships.
“With the new POCO X8 Pro Series, we’ve made cutting-edge technology and flagship-level experiences more accessible to users around the world,” said Kang Lou, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Spokesperson at POCO Global. “For the first time, we are introducing our Pro Max model — POCO X8 Pro Max — to push the boundaries of extreme performance. At the same time, POCO X8 Pro delivers an all-around enhanced experience with exceptional value, while POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition takes our collaboration with Marvel to the next level.”
Flagship Performance Pushes Speed to the Max
Performance stands at the core of POCO X8 Pro Series. POCO X8 Pro Max debuts as the first smartphone to be powered by the latest Dimensity 9000 series flagship chipset — Dimensity 9500s, achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of 3,085,998.1 Built on a 3nm process, it features a 4+4 All Big Core CPU design with up to 3.73GHz max clock speed, further enhancing power efficiency. POCO X8 Pro Max supports LPDDR5X 9600Mbps RAM and UFS 4.1 storage,2 making everyday operations feel smooth and responsive. Meanwhile, POCO X8 Pro achieves a 15.8% increase in AnTuTu score3 compared to its predecessor with the global debut of the Dimensity 8500-Ultra Mobile Platform, delivering a 25% boost in GPU performance4 and lower power consumption. Moreover, POCO X8 Pro Max and POCO X8 Pro both support hardware-level ray tracing,5 further enhancing in-game immersion with more realistic lighting and reflections.
Beyond hardware, POCO X8 Pro Series integrates WildBoost Optimization to further elevate the gaming experience. It intelligently predicts per-frame computing demand within each frame generation cycle, enabling proactive intervention to prevent frame drops. As a result, both POCO X8 Pro Max and POCO X8 Pro deliver more stable frame rates and lower power consumption even under heavy-load gaming. Furthermore, WildBoost Optimization supports features6 including Smart frame rate,7 1.5K Super resolution,8 24x super resolution touch,9 and Game HDR,10 enabling smooth gameplay beyond native frame limits, finer details, smoother swipes, and stunning graphics especially in demanding RPG games.
Completing the flagship performance experience is LiquidCool Technology. POCO X8 Pro Max features the POCO 3D IceLoop Cooling System with a large 5,800mm1 liquid cooling area and a specialized 3D bulge over the chipset, significantly improving thermal efficiency and drastically reducing SoC temperature by up to 3°C.11 POCO X8 Pro adopts a 5,300mm1 POCO 3D Dual-layer IceLoop Cooling System, allowing you to enjoy peak performance during intense gaming or heavy multitasking.
Massive Battery Meets Industry-Leading Charging
POCO X8 Pro Max features the largest battery in POCO’s history12 with an 8,500mAh (typ) battery capacity, delivering 2-day battery life13 on a single charge. It retains over 80% of its capacity even after 1,600 charge cycles, roughly equivalent to six years of regular use.14 Alternatively, POCO X8 Pro houses an upgraded 6,500mAh (typ) silicon-carbon battery, offering durable endurance in a more compact form. 100W HyperCharge15 and industry-leading 27W reverse charging16 are featured across the lineup, delivering all-around enhanced charging experiences.
For both devices, Smart charging further enhances user experience by intelligently managing charging speed and power distribution between the system and the battery.17 It is designed to control device temperature, ensuring a safe, smooth, and stable charging process.
Brilliant Visuals, Immersive Audio
POCO X8 Pro Max features a 6.83-inch display, while POCO X8 Pro is equipped with a 6.59-inch display, both reaching up to 3,500 nits peak brightness across 25%18 of the screen for excellent outdoor visibility. Built on flagship M10 panels integrating brand-new red luminous material, the entire lineup enhances luminous efficiency for brighter visuals while reducing power consumption. On POCO X8 Pro, red luminous material further boosts luminous efficiency by 20%19 compared to its predecessor. POCO X8 Pro Series also supports 3840Hz PWM dimming and triple TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications, ensuring both visibility and comfort in various lighting conditions. With an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, POCO X8 Pro Max also provides an extremely fast and secure unlocking experience.
Complementing the display, POCO X8 Pro Max features dual 1115F symmetrical20 speakers with Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos® for natural, authentic, and balanced sound. Personalised volume options cater to different listening scenarios, including a powerful 400% volume boost21 for open spaces and Night time low-volume mode for quiet environments such as bedtime.22
Premium by Design, Built to Last
POCO X8 Pro Series embodies a minimalist, premium design with innovative features. With a metal frame and fiberglass back, POCO X8 Pro Max delivers a premium handfeel with an expansive screen. POCO X8 Pro stands out with ultra-slim bezels and a high screen-to-body ratio, offering a comfortable viewing experience within a compact and portable body. Both models feature racetrack-inspired camera decos integrated with a Dynamic RGB light, offering playful, customizable lighting effects that respond to notifications, charging, gaming,23 music playback, and camera activity.
Durability marks a core pillar of the lineup, with both models featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i and a comprehensive suite of IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K24 dust and water resistance ratings. Meanwhile, POCO X8 Pro Max has passed the 5-star SGS Premium Performance Certification,25 verifying resistance to drops, crushing, and bending.
Enhanced Imaging, Elevated Creativity
Engineered to deliver exceptional clarity in every shot, POCO X8 Pro Series combines powerful hardware with AI-driven enhancements, bringing elevated mobile photography to the entire lineup. Both models feature a 50MP main camera and a 20MP front camera, with POCO X8 Pro Max using a Light Fusion 600 image sensor and POCO X8 Pro equipped with a Sony IMX882 sensor for the main camera. Together, POCO X8 Pro Series delivers sharp, vivid shots with stable, high-quality performance across diverse lighting conditions.
For those seeking even more creativity, POCO X8 Pro Series also supports powerful shooting features such as UltraSnap and Dynamic shots, making fast, clear captures of continuous motion effortless. Seamless conversion between video and live photos is now supported across the lineup, while AI Creativity Assistant26 simplifies editing and refining image quality.
Smart, Connected, and Ready for Anything
Powered by Xiaomi HyperOS 3,27 POCO X8 Pro Series delivers an intelligent, responsive, and connected everyday experience. Xiaomi HyperConnect28 ensures seamless interaction across devices, while Xiaomi HyperIsland29 brings expanded live activity support for apps at a glance. Taking AI experience further, Google Gemini31 and Circle to Search32 with Google offer smart assistance and fast information access. Featured for the first time, POCO X8 Pro Series introduces Ticket Purchase Mode,30 which can help you buy tickets faster during high-demand sales. It improves touch response and screen performance, and optimizes the phone’s processing power to give you a smoother, faster experience when trying to get tickets.
Making its debut across POCO X Pro Series, Xiaomi Offline Communication33 ensures voice calls even without a network. Designed for a more flexible lifestyle, POCO X8 Pro Max also supports eSIM,34 simplifying setup and making international travel more convenient. Adding even more value, POCO X8 Pro Series comes with an exclusive bundle of premium benefits, including a 3-month trial for Spotify Premium35 and a 2-month trial for YouTube Premium36 for free.
POCO x Marvel: Ultimate Armor, Stronger Power
Blending advanced technology with bold design, POCO deepens its collaboration with Marvel with POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition, returning with unmatched performance in a striking new form. Building on POCO’s fearless brand DNA and its relentless drive to push boundaries, this latest edition marks a new evolution — stronger, sharper, much like this next-gen golden armor.
Inspired by one of Stark Industries’ most powerful and iconic black-and-gold armors, POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition features a sleek black body accented with shimmering golden streaks, with the flash serving as the Arc Reactor at its center. The full golden armor design stands out, with dazzling details completing the overall look, creating a striking, futuristic impression. Beyond the hardware, a newly customized Iron Man-themed UI extends the black-and-gold aesthetic into every interaction. When the device powers on, Iron Man awakens, delivering an immersive sci-fi experience.
Product availability
The POCO X8 Pro Series is now available in Malaysia, featuring a special POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition for the fans and collectors. The POCO X8 Pro Max comes in White, Black, and Blue, while the POCO X8 Pro is available in Black, White, and Mint Green. From 17 March to 5 April 2026, customers can grab the POCO X8 series at promotional prices on mi.com and Xiaomi stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
| Product | Storage Variant | Normal Price | Promotion |
| POCO X8 Pro | 8GB+256GB | RM 1,499 | RM 1,299 |
| 8GB+512GB | RM 1,699 | RM 1,499 | |
| POCO X8 Pro Max | 12GB+256GB | RM 1,999 | RM 1,699 |
| 12GB+512GB | RM 2,199 | RM 1,799 | |
| POCO X8 Pro – Iron Man Edition | 12GB+512GB | RM 1,899 | RM 1,699 |
