Poco X8 Pro Spotted on Geekbench with Dimensity 8500 Ultra, Android 16

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  • Ahead of any official announcements from the brand, a Geekbench listing has surfaced online with the model number “2511FPC34G,” believed to be the Poco X8 Pro (one of the two smartphones in the upcoming series).
  • Furthermore, the handset features 12GB of RAM and runs Android 16. From what we can see, the Poco X8 Pro runs on the Dimensity 8500 SoC (or the 8500 Ultra variant), a capable mid-range chipset.

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Poco is gearing up to launch the successor to the Poco X7 series: the Poco X8, in March 2026. Like the current lineup, the X8 lineup should include two smartphones: Poco X8 and Poco X8 Pro.

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Poco X8 Pro Spotted On GeekBench 6

Ahead of any official announcements from the brand, a Geekbench listing has surfaced online with the model number “2511FPC34G,” believed to be the Poco X8 Pro (one of the two smartphones in the upcoming series).

Per the listing, the purported Poco X8 Pro scores 1708/6297 points in the single- and multi-core Geekbench 6 CPU tests. The smartphone’s chipset features a 3.40 GHz prime core, three 3.20 GHz performance cores, and four 2.20 GHz efficient cores.

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Could Be Based On Dimensity 8500 Ultra Chipset

Furthermore, the handset features 12GB of RAM and runs Android 16. From what we can see, the Poco X8 Pro runs on the Dimensity 8500 SoC (or the 8500 Ultra variant), a capable mid-range chipset. In addition, it could ship with a 6.59-inch 1.5K 120Hz OLED screen, a 50MP primary camera, and a 7560 mAh battery supporting 100W fast wired charging.

Poco X8 Pro Key Specifications (Expected)

  • Processor: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chipset.
  • Benchmark Scores: Geekbench scores of 1,708 (single-core) and 6,297 (multi-core) for the global model (2511FPC34G).
  • RAM Options: Up to 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM.
  • Storage: Up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.
  • Operating System: Runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 out of the box.
  • Display Size: 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel.
  • Refresh Rate: Supports a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Brightness: Up to 3,500 nits peak brightness.
  • Durability Rating: Expected IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance.
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, possibly ultrasonic.
  • Rear Camera: 50MP Sony IMX882 (with OIS) + 8MP ultrawide lens.
  • Front Camera: 20MP selfie camera in a centered hole-punch cutout.
  • Battery Capacity: 6,500mAh battery (global variant); 7,560mAh Silicon-Carbon battery on the China variant.
  • Charging: 100W wired fast charging with possible 27W wired reverse charging support.

Also Read: Xiaomi 17 & Xiaomi 17 Ultra Global Launch Tipped for February 28: Price, Colors, Specs Leaked

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With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

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