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Poco X8 Series, Poco C85x 5G Teased on Flipkart, Could Launch in India in March

Poco X8 Series, Poco C85x 5G Teased on Flipkart, Could Launch in India in March

The Poco X8 Pro may launch in black, white, and turquoise, while the Pro Max could offer similar colours with larger camera rings.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 2 March 2026 20:44 IST

Poco X8 Series, Poco C85x 5G Teased on Flipkart, Could Launch in India in March

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The upcoming Poco X8 series handset appears to have a vertical, dual rear camera unit

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Highlights

Poco X8 Pro tipped with 1.5K 120Hz OLED display
Poco X8 Pro Max may pack MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC
Poco C85x 5G teaser hints at slim design with big battery

Poco appears to be gearing up for multiple smartphone launches in India, as the Poco X8 series and the Poco C85x 5G have now been teased on Flipkart. The Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max were recently spotted on certification and benchmarking platforms, and their renders have also leaked online, revealing key design elements and expected specifications. With dedicated microsites now live on the e-commerce platform, the company seems to be preparing for an imminent rollout of these upcoming handsets.

Flipkart Confirms Poco X8 Series Availability, C85x 5G Teased

The live Flipkart microsite suggests that the imminent availability of the Poco X8 lineup on the e-commerce site. The teaser shows the rear of a Poco X8 series smartphone, with a flat-edged design and a vertically aligned dual-camera setup on the back panel. The back finish appears dark or matte, with the Poco logo towards the bottom.

The Poco X8 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are tipped to launch in India by mid-March. An early Pro Max test unit reportedly scored 36,12,095 on AnTuTu, suggesting flagship-level performance.

Poco X8 Pro Series India Launch Timeline, Poco X8 Pro Max AnTuTu Score Leaked

The Poco X8 Pro could arrive in black, white, and turquoise shades. The Poco X8 Pro Max may come with similar colour options, but slightly bigger camera rings. The Pro model is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, 50-megapixel main camera, and a 6,500mAh battery with 100W charging. Meanwhile, the Pro Max variant may offer a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED panel, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC, 50-megapixel OIS camera, and a larger 8,500mAh battery.

Another Flipkart teaser hints at the upcoming India launch of the Poco C85x 5G. The upcoming handset is also seen with a vertically aligned dual-camera module placed in a pill-shaped housing in the top-left corner. The teaser suggests the handset will offer a large silicon-carbon battery in a slim design with efficient charging.

Poco X8 Pro, X8 Pro Max Colour Options, Design Leaked Online

Notably, the standard Poco C85 5G, with a 6,000mAh battery and 33W wired as well as 10W wired reverse charging support, was launched in India in December 2025. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, the phone carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit, an 8-megapixel selfie shooter and a 6.9-inch 120Hz flat HD+ display.

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More