POCO has officially released the POCO X8s in the Philippines, bringing a compact smartphone with gaming-focused hardware, a high-refresh-rate display and rapid wired charging to the local market. The handset arrives alongside the POCO X8, although the launch details available for the X8s center on its design, display, camera system and performance features.
A compact phone built around a high-refresh-rate screen
The POCO X8s measures 8.06mm thick and weighs 187 grams. Its construction combines a micro-curved aluminum frame with a glass back panel, with Blue, White and Black color options. The Black version uses a black-and-silver dual-tone finish.
On the front is a 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with an M10 panel and 1.18mm bezels. POCO lists a multi-scenario peak brightness of up to 3,500 nits. The panel also supports an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, allowing the display to adjust its refresh behavior for navigation and power efficiency.
For use during gaming and other extended sessions, the handset includes the POCO 3D IceLoop cooling system. POCO says the thermal system is designed to prevent throttling and maintain consistent frame rates during heavy gaming. The device also carries triple TUV Rheinland eye-care certifications and uses an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor that supports wet-touch operation.
Snapdragon hardware and a large battery
The POCO X8s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. Its battery has a rated capacity of 6,330mAh and uses 16% silicon content, according to the launch details. Charging is handled by 100W wired HyperCharge, while 22.5W wired reverse charging allows the phone to supply power to compatible accessories.
| Feature | POCO X8s |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.35-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform |
| Battery | 6,330mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired HyperCharge; 22.5W wired reverse charging |
| Cooling | POCO 3D IceLoop |
| Colors | Blue, White and Black |
Triple camera system includes a dedicated telephoto lens
The rear camera array combines a 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary camera with optical image stabilization, a 50MP 2.5x optical telephoto camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The telephoto sensor is intended for detailed portrait images, while the ultra-wide camera covers broader scenes. The phone also supports Live Moment recording at up to 1080p for moving content.
- Philippine availability: The POCO X8s has officially launched in the Philippines.
- Gaming hardware: The phone combines the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 platform with POCO 3D IceLoop cooling and a 120Hz adaptive display.
- Power system: It includes a 6,330mAh battery, 100W wired charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging.
The Philippine release gives local players access to a phone that places its gaming-related features alongside a compact body, a high-resolution AMOLED display and a stabilized camera system. The launch information identifies local availability for the POCO X8s, while the accompanying POCO X8 is also listed as released in the country.
