Poco X8 Pro Iron Man edition review: Xiaomi's arc reactor

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro makes a bold statement in the midrange market, offering premium features at a competitive price point. Is this the ultimate value king of the year? Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14506 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro-review-2946.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x8_pro_5g-14506.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro-review-2946p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ******************* Timestamps: 00:00 - Poco X8 Pro review 00:24 - Iron Man edition 00:41 - Design tour and build quality 01:10 - 6.59" AMOLED screen specs 01:18 - Brightness test: how many nits? 01:29 - Display impressions 01:48 - Always-on display performance 01:55 - Under-display fingerprint test 02:01 - Stereo speakers loudness test 02:13 - IR blaster feature walkthrough 02:19 - Storage options available 02:23 - HyperOS 3 and Android 16 features 02:49 - Software update policy 02:54 - Dimensity 8500 Ultra 03:00 - Benchmarks: Geekbench 6, AnTuTu 10, 3D Mark 03:16 - Thermal throttling & stress test 03:25 - 6500mAh battery life test 03:37 - 100W charging speed test 03:51 - 27W reverse wired charging 03:57 - Camera specs: 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide 04:04 - Daylight photo quality: main camera 04:20 - 2x zoom photo quality test 04:26 - Ultrawide camera daylight photos 04:35 - Selfie camera test 04:45 - Low-light photos: main camera 04:56 - Ultrawide camera low-light photos 05:04 - Video recording capabilities 05:12 - 4K daylight video quality test 05:25 - Video stabilization performance 05:34 - Low-light video quality test 05:41 - Verdict: Is the Poco X8 Pro worth it? 06:03 - Alternatives: Poco X8 Pro Max, Xiaomi 17T