Xiaomi Malaysia has announced what could be the best compact mid-range smartphone at the moment.
They have just introduced the Poco X8s in Malaysia which offers a relatively compact 6.35-inch display, 6,330mAh battery and it supports 100W fast charging. Despite being priced under RM2,000, it gets a versatile triple-camera setup which includes a dedicated 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom.
The device also runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor and features an aluminium frame with a glass back along with IP68-rated water resistance.
Besides the battery, the X8s is quite a step up from the regular Poco X8 which was announced two months ago.
Poco X8s Malaysia Price and Availability
Here are the official retail prices for the Poco X8s in Malaysia:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – RM1,899
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage – RM2,099
For the introductory promotion running from 10 to 25 November 2026, Poco is offering the following early bird prices:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – RM1,399 (save RM500)
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage – RM1,699 (save RM400)
The Poco X8s is available in three colours: Black, Blue and White.
Customers can buy the devices online via Mi.com and Poco’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.
Poco X8s Malaysia Specs and Features
The Poco X8s features a 6.35-inch CrystalRes AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2656×1220 pixels and a 1–120Hz adaptive LTPO refresh rate. It uses an M10 display panel that offers up to 3,500 nits of multi-scenario peak brightness, while supporting HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
The display also features slim 1.18mm bezels, Poco Shield Glass protection and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
In terms of design, it features a micro-curved aluminium frame and glass back, making it relatively compact compared to many smartphones with larger displays. Overall, it is 8.06mm thick and it weighs 187g.
Under the hood, the Poco X8s runs on 4nm Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. It comes with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, paired with 256GB or 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage. To keep things cool, Poco has equipped the device with its 3D IceLoop cooling system.
In the camera department, the Poco X8s gets a triple-camera setup led by a 50MP main shooter with a 1/1.55-inch Light Fusion 800 sensor, f/1.77 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS).
For the first time in the Poco X series, the X8s also gets a dedicated 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom and a 57mm equivalent focal length. It also comes with an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. Upfront, it comes with a 20MP front-facing camera.
The Poco X8s supports up to 4K 30fps video recording with its rear cameras, while the front camera supports up to 1080p 60fps. It also supports Live Moment for capturing dynamic photos.
Despite its compact dimensions, the Poco X8s packs a respectable 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery with 16% silicon content. It supports 100W HyperCharge via USB-C, including charging with compatible 100W PPS adapters. The device also supports up to 22.5W wired reverse charging, allowing it to charge other compatible devices.
Poco claims the battery can retain at least 80% of its original capacity after 1,600 charging cycles, based on its internal laboratory tests.
Other notable features include IP68-rated dust and water resistance, which is tested for submersion in freshwater at depths of up to 2 metres for 30 minutes under laboratory conditions. It also gets dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, NFC, an IR blaster, 5G with eSIM support, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
Out of the box, the device runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.
