POCO is set to continue the X8 lineup with the upcoming POCO X8s, following earlier releases of the POCO X8 Pro, POCO X8 Pro Max, and POCO X8. The new model is expected to launch soon, with official listing details pointing to an imminent release.
Confirmed Model Numbers and Launch Timeline
The POCO X8s bears the global model number 2609CPC5FG and the Chinese model number M583CF. The code “2609” indicates a September 2026 launch timeframe, suggesting the announcement or availability is close. Unlike previous X8 series models, the POCO X8s will be sold under the REDMI brand in China, with expected sales in China, Europe, Russia, Turkey, and other global markets.
Design and Camera Features
Available information confirms a 50-megapixel main camera setup on the POCO X8s. The device supports multiple focal lengths for photography, including 0.6X ultrawide, 1X standard, and 2.5X zoom. The 2.5X zoom might be achieved via pixel binning or a dedicated telephoto lens, although specific technical details have not been disclosed.
Processor and Technical Details Still Unknown
While the POCO X8 Pro and Pro Max models released in January 2026 feature MediaTek 8500 and 9500s series processors, and the POCO X8 released in July 2026 uses a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, there is no official information yet regarding the processor inside the POCO X8s. Xiaomi has not provided further hardware specifications at this time.
POCO X8 Series Continues Despite Previous Expectations
This new addition signals that POCO is determined not to discontinue the X8 series despite the staggered launch dates of earlier models. The brand first released the POCO X8 Pro and Pro Max in January 2026, followed by the POCO X8 in July. The upcoming POCO X8s will build on this lineup, offering updated camera capabilities and presumably fresh hardware, although exact specs remain under wraps.
