POCO has quietly listed its new POCO X8s for pre-order in Vietnam ahead of a formal launch. The device is the smallest member of the POCO X8 series and runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It features a 6.35-inch OLED display, marking a compact option within the series.
Key Specifications and Design
The POCO X8s is equipped with a 50 MP main camera partnered by an 8 MP ultrawide sensor. It includes a 6,330 mAh battery capable of 100 W fast charging. The phone carries an IP68 rating, providing water and dust resistance, and runs Xiaomi’s HyperOS, following the latest software trend of the brand.
Its design visually draws from the Redmi K90, and it is available in three colors: White, Black, and Blue.
Configurations and Pricing
Two configurations are offered in the pre-order listing:
- 8 GB RAM with 256 GB storage, priced at about $437 (11,500,000 VND)
- 12 GB RAM with 512 GB storage, priced at about $532 (14,000,000 VND)
Launch vouchers lower these prices to approximately $313 (8,242,500 VND) and $387 (10,190,000 VND), respectively. Early purchasers receive a free pair of Redmi Buds 6 Play while supplies last. Pre-orders are set to ship between November 6 and November 9.
Certification and Availability
The Poco X8s was previously spotted on Geekbench and certified by IMDA, EEC, and IECEE under the model number 2609CPC5FG. POCO has not confirmed availability beyond Vietnam at this time. It also has an China model number “M583CF”.
Users interested in monitoring update eligibility or HyperOS build availability on this device can use the MemeOS Enhancer app. Firmware packages can also be tracked on MemeOSUpdates.com.
Previous Coverage
The POCO X8s follows the earlier POCO X8 and POCO X8 Pro versions released this year. While the X8 and X8 Power debuted in September, and the X8 Pro and Pro Max came in March, the X8s appears as a more compact alternative with mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 performance.
