Latest POCO Smartphones: X8 Pro, F8 Pro, and Budget C81 Series

POCO has updated its smartphone portfolio in May 2026, introducing new pricing for high-capacity models and expanding its budget-friendly segment with the launch of the C81 and C81x series.

The company has implemented a new price advantage for the 512 GB storage variant of the POCO X8 Pro, according to reporting from LOG in May 2026.

High-End Model Adjustments

The pricing shift for the POCO X8 Pro follows similar movements for the POCO F8 Pro. In April 2026, LOG reported that the POCO F8 Pro also received a new price advantage.

Technical specifications for the POCO F8 Pro include a charging capability that allows the device to reach full power in 37 minutes.

Expansion of Budget Segment

Alongside pricing updates for its premium devices, POCO officially introduced the POCO C81 and POCO C81x. These models are positioned as affordable options within the brand’s Android lineup, as confirmed by reports from Webmasto and pchocasi.com.tr.

The entry-level series emphasizes display performance for its price bracket. Tamindir reported that the new affordable Android device features a 120Hz screen, a specification typically reserved for higher-tier models to ensure smoother scrolling and animations.

The simultaneous launch of the C81 and C81x indicates a strategy to capture different tiers of the budget market while maintaining a consistent hardware standard across the new entry-level range.