Poco Launches X8 and X8 Power Smartphones in India with Large Batteries
Poco has launched two new smartphones in India: the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power. Both feature 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and IP66 to IP69K ratings. The X8 is powered by Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 with a 9,000mAh battery, while the X8 Power uses Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 with a 10,000mAh battery and faster charging. Both run Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and offer multiple camera configurations. Prices start at Rs 29,999 for the X8 and Rs 35,999 for the X8 Power.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, deccanherald, timesnow, thehindu, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 4 Sept, 06:48 am. Other outlets followed.