The POCO X8s launched in the Philippines on October 30, 2026 with an SRP of ₱24,999 (8GB/256GB) and ₱27,999 (12GB/512GB). It goes on sale November 6, with early bird prices of ₱22,999 and ₱25,999 until November 15.
The POCO X8 Pro launched in the Philippines on March 17, 2026 with an SRP of ₱18,999 (8GB/256GB), ₱19,999 (8GB/512GB), and ₱21,999 (12GB/512GB).
Pick the X8s for its 2.5x telephoto and compact size. Pick the X8 Pro for 4K 60fps video, faster UFS 4.1 storage, and a ₱6,000 lower SRP.
You shoot your TikToks on a phone. You edit Reels on the jeep ride home. You need one device that films clean, saves fast, and survives a full day of content plus a Lazada live sale.
POCO now hands you two answers in the same family, and the newer one costs more while doing some things worse.
The POCO X8s landed in the Philippines as a compact phone with a telephoto lens. The POCO X8 Pro has sat on shelves since March with a bigger screen, a faster chip, and a lower price. Same brand, same HyperOS 3, ₱6,000 apart at SRP. We lined them up spec by spec, with your camera roll in mind.
Related: POCO X8s Philippines: Price, Specs, and the POCO X8 Twin
Release Date and SRP at a Glance
| POCO X8s | POCO X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| PH launch | October 30, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| First sale | November 6, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₱24,999 | ₱18,999 |
| 8GB + 512GB | n/a | ₱19,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | ₱27,999 | ₱21,999 |
| Early bird | ₱22,999 / ₱25,999 (Nov 6 to 15) | Ended March 26 |
Even at its early bird price, the base X8s costs ₱4,000 more than the X8 Pro’s full SRP. Keep that number in your head as you read the rest.
POCO X8s Spec Sheet
The X8s runs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 6.35-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED that drops to 1Hz to save battery. It weighs 187g and measures 8.06mm thick, with an aluminum frame, IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 6E, and eSIM support. A 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery charges at 100W.
Where to buy the POCO X8s: Shopee | Lazada
POCO X8 Pro Spec Sheet
The X8 Pro uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, the chip's global debut, with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. Its 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED runs at 120Hz with Gorilla Glass 7i and 3840Hz PWM dimming for easier viewing at low brightness. It weighs 201.47g and carries an IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating. The 6,500mAh battery also charges at 100W.
Where to buy the POCO X8 Pro: Shopee | Lazada
Camera Comparison: The Part Creators Care About
Main camera
The X8s uses a 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor at 1/1.55 inches with an f/1.77 aperture and OIS. The X8 Pro answers with a 50MP Sony IMX882 behind a brighter f/1.5 lens, also with OIS.
On paper, the X8s gets the larger confirmed sensor and the X8 Pro lets in more light through its lens. Expect both to handle Manila street food stalls and Binondo night walks well. Wait for our full review before you crown a low-light winner.
Zoom: the X8s's real weapon
The X8s carries a 50MP telephoto with 2.5x optical zoom (57mm equivalent, f/2.2). The X8 Pro has no telephoto at all.
For creators, 57mm changes the game. You get flattering portraits without wide-angle face distortion. You shoot product close-ups for affiliate content without shoving the phone into the product. You film a concert or a school program from your seat. On the X8 Pro, every one of those shots means digital crop from the main sensor.
Ultrawide
Both phones use an 8MP ultrawide at f/2.2. Treat it as a tie, and treat it as a backup lens on both. Use it for room tours and group shots in good light.
Video: the X8 Pro pulls ahead
The X8 Pro records 4K at 60fps from the main camera. Spec listings put the X8s at 4K 30fps.
If you film anything that moves, 60fps matters. You get smoother handheld walk-and-talk footage, cleaner slow-motion when you conform to 30fps in CapCut, and more room to stabilize in post. For a phone sold as the newer model, 4K30 is the X8s's biggest letdown.
Selfie camera for vlogging
Both use a 20MP front camera recording up to 1080p. Neither phone shoots 4K from the front. If you vlog facing the screen, these two land even.
Storage speed: the hidden twist
POCO lists the X8s with UFS 2.2 storage. The X8 Pro uses UFS 4.1.
You will feel this gap in creator work. UFS 4.1 writes long 4K clips faster, scrubs timelines in CapCut with less lag, and exports and uploads sooner. On the X8s, a pricier phone ships with storage a generation behind its cheaper sibling. If you edit on-device every day, weigh this as heavily as the cameras.
Durability on shoot days
The X8 Pro's IP69K rating covers high-pressure, high-temperature water jets on top of IP68 submersion. The X8s stops at IP68. Both survive rain, but the X8 Pro gives you more margin for beach shoots, typhoon-season commutes, and pool content.
Performance, Display, and Battery
Chipset: The Dimensity 8500-Ultra in the X8 Pro outclasses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 in the X8s. The X8 Pro also gets a bigger cooling system, a 5,300mm² IceLoop setup versus 4,497mm² on the X8s. Gamers and heavy editors should lean X8 Pro.
Display: The X8s brings an LTPO panel (1-120Hz) that saves battery on static screens, plus 3,500 nits peak. The X8 Pro matches the 3,500 nits peak, adds 3840Hz PWM dimming, and gives you 0.24 inches more screen for previewing footage. Pick the X8s if you want one-handed use. Pick the X8 Pro if you frame and edit on the phone.
Battery: 6,500mAh on the X8 Pro versus 6,330mAh on the X8s. Both charge at 100W. The X8 Pro also reverse-charges at 27W against 22.5W, handy when your mic or earbuds die mid-shoot.
Connectivity: The X8s wins here with Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM. If you upload big files over a fast home router, or you travel and want a local eSIM, the X8s helps.
Quick Comparison Table
| Spec | POCO X8s | POCO X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| PH SRP | ₱24,999 to ₱27,999 | ₱18,999 to ₱21,999 |
| PH release | October 30, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) | Dimensity 8500-Ultra (4nm) |
| RAM / Storage | 8/12GB LPDDR5X · 256/512GB UFS 2.2 | 8/12GB LPDDR5X · 256/512GB UFS 4.1 |
| Display | 6.35" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 1-120Hz | 6.59" 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Main camera | 50MP Light Fusion 800, f/1.77, OIS | 50MP Sony IMX882, f/1.5, OIS |
| Telephoto | 50MP, 2.5x optical | None |
| Ultrawide | 8MP | 8MP |
| Max rear video | 4K 30fps | 4K 60fps |
| Front camera | 20MP, 1080p | 20MP, 1080p |
| Battery | 6,330mAh, 100W, 22.5W reverse | 6,500mAh, 100W, 27W reverse |
| Durability | IP68 | IP66/68/69/69K |
| Weight / Thickness | 187g / 8.06mm | 201.47g / 8.38mm |
| Wi-Fi / SIM | Wi-Fi 6E · eSIM | Wi-Fi 6 · dual nano SIM |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Mint Green |
Verdict: Buy This If...
Get the POCO X8s if you shoot portraits, food, products, and events where you can't walk closer. The 2.5x telephoto opens shots the X8 Pro cannot take, and the 187g body fits a shirt pocket and one hand. Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM add real value if you travel or upload from a fast home connection. Grab it during the November 6 to 15 early bird window to cut ₱2,000 off.
Where to buy the POCO X8s: Shopee | Lazada
Get the POCO X8 Pro if you film moving video, edit on your phone, or game after your shoot. You get 4K 60fps, UFS 4.1 storage, the stronger chip, a larger battery, and tougher water protection, all for ₱6,000 less at SRP. For most creators on a budget, that savings buys a gimbal, a wireless mic, or a year of CapCut Pro.
Where to buy the POCO X8 Pro: Shopee | Lazada
Our pick for most creators: the POCO X8 Pro. Choose the X8s only if the telephoto and compact size outweigh 4K60 and faster storage for the content you make.
Closing
Go with the X8 Pro if you want the most creator power per peso. Go with the X8s if zoom shots carry your feed. Check both early bird and flash sale prices on Shopee and Lazada before you check out, and follow TechPatrol for our hands-on POCO X8s review.
FAQ
When was the POCO X8s released in the Philippines? POCO launched the X8s in the Philippines on October 30, 2026. First sales start November 6, 2026.
How much is the POCO X8s in the Philippines? The SRP is ₱24,999 for 8GB/256GB and ₱27,999 for 12GB/512GB. From November 6 to 15, 2026, early bird prices drop to ₱22,999 and ₱25,999.
When was the POCO X8 Pro released in the Philippines? POCO launched the X8 Pro in the Philippines on March 17, 2026.
How much is the POCO X8 Pro in the Philippines? The SRP is ₱18,999 for 8GB/256GB, ₱19,999 for 8GB/512GB, and ₱21,999 for 12GB/512GB.
Which is better for vlogging, the POCO X8s or the POCO X8 Pro? The X8 Pro suits most vloggers better thanks to 4K 60fps recording and faster UFS 4.1 storage. Both front cameras record at 1080p, so selfie vlogging lands even.
Does the POCO X8 Pro have a telephoto camera? No. The X8 Pro uses a 50MP main and an 8MP ultrawide. Only the X8s carries a 50MP 2.5x telephoto.
Which POCO has the bigger battery? The X8 Pro, at 6,500mAh versus 6,330mAh on the X8s. Both support 100W charging.
Is the POCO X8s waterproof? The X8s has an IP68 rating. The X8 Pro goes further with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K.
