It looks like your next budget-friendly performance beast is much closer than you think. In some classic tech-detective work, the upcoming POCO X8 Pro has been spotted in the wild, already clearing a major regulatory hurdle months before its expected launch.
This early certification suggests POCO is not wasting any time bringing its next-generation device to market. While the POCO X7 Pro only just made its debut in January, leaks show its successor is already a real, tangible device moving through the certification process.
The Code-Cracking Details
The phone, with the model number 2511FPC34G, has received its EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) approval. For those who follow tech leaks, this is a big deal—it’s often a key signal that a device is gearing up for a global release.
But here’s where the plot thickens: that model number points to the POCO X8 Pro being a rebranded version of the rumored REDMI Turbo 5, a high-performance device expected to launch exclusively in China. This is a common strategy for Xiaomi’s sub-brands, and it gives us some tantalizing clues about the X8 Pro’s potential specs.
What to Expect from the Performance Machine
- A “Turbo” Engine: The phone is rumored to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 SoC. This is a significant jump in performance and would place the POCO X8 Pro firmly in the “premium performance” tier.
- A Visually Stunning Display: Get ready for a crisp and vibrant viewing experience with a 6.67-inch “1.5K” OLED screen. This higher-than-FHD resolution is a welcome upgrade and will make everything from gaming to movie-watching feel more immersive.
- Premium Build: The new device is expected to feature a metal frame and a thin, lightweight design, which would give it a more premium feel, challenging some of the more expensive phones on the market.
While the early certification points to a speedy release, there’s still some debate among leakers. The classic POCO release schedule would put the POCO X8 Pro’s launch around early 2026. However, some whispers suggest a potential November 2025 debut for the Redmi Turbo 5, which could mean a global POCO release is fast-tracked.
Either way, one thing is clear: the wait for POCO’s next mid-range champion is already getting exciting. The X8 Pro is out of the shadows, and we’re eagerly waiting for POCO to make it official.
Based on the rumored specs, is the POCO X8 Pro shaping up to be your next phone?
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