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Updated · 91mobiles · Aug 17
POCO Raises X8 Pro Prices by Rs 3,000 in India for a Third Time
Updated
Updated · 91mobiles · Aug 17

POCO Raises X8 Pro Prices by Rs 3,000 in India for a Third Time

3 articles · Updated · 91mobiles · Aug 17

Summary

  • POCO has lifted India prices again for the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, with the latest revision adding Rs 3,000 to X8 Pro variants and Rs 2,000 to X8 Pro Max models.
  • The increases push the X8 Pro to Rs 39,999 and Rs 42,999, while the X8 Pro Max now starts at Rs 48,999 and reaches Rs 52,999.
  • After three hikes since launch, X8 Pro variants are now Rs 7,000 above their original prices and X8 Pro Max versions are Rs 6,000 higher.
  • POCO is joining a broader smartphone trend of passing on higher memory costs, but the new pricing leaves both models facing tougher competition in their segments.

Insights

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