Xiaomi has announced a new color option for the POCO X8 Pro. The Bold Yellow version brings back the striking tone that marked the brand’s first years in the affordable, high-performance smartphone segment. The launch takes place just a few months after the model’s initial presentation in March 2026.
The look is clearly inspired by racing tracks, with vibrant yellow on the back panel, black molding around the structure and industrial details. The color joins the options already available: Black, White, Mint Green and the special edition Homem of Ferro.
Design Bold Yellow rescues POCO’s visual identity
The rear panel of the POCO X8 Pro in color Bold Yellow adopts a semi-transparent finish with visible screws. Essa choice reinforces the more robust and sporty style. Dynamic RGB LED lighting around the camera module allows for personalized effects on notifications, calls and games.
The contrast between the intense yellow and the black frame creates a strong visual effect. Muitos users associate the tone with the classic yellow used by POCO in previous models that were successful among gamers and performance enthusiasts.
The weight of the device remains at 201g, with dimensions of 157.53 x 75.19 x 8.38 mm. IP68, IP69 and IP69K certification guarantees resistance to water and dust, maintaining durability even with the new design.
Configurações available and price of the new variant
The Bold Yellow is only available in three memory configurations:
- 8GB RAM with 256GB storage
- 8GB RAM with 512GB storage
- 12GB RAM with 512GB storage
The 12 GB/256 GB option remains restricted to traditional colors. The suggested price for the new color starts at US$369, higher than the US$330 charged at the original launch of the model.
Xiaomi has not yet confirmed global availability. For now, official images indicate initial focus on selected markets. No Brasil, the POCO X8 Pro already appears in stores with prices starting at R$2,229 in the standard version.
Ficha complete technique of POCO X8 Pro
- Tela 6.59-inch AMOLED with 1.5K resolution (2756×1268 pixels)
- Taxa upgrade 120 Hz and brightness up to 3,500 nits
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Processor
- 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5x RAM
- Armazenamento UFS 4.1 256GB or 512GB
- 20 MP front Câmera
- Câmera 50MP Main Rear (Sony IMX882) with OIS
- Câmera 8MP ultrawide
- 6,500 mAh Bateria with 100W and 27W reverse charging
- Android 16 with HyperOS 3
- Conectividade 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and IR Blaster
- Alto stereo speakers and under-screen fingerprint reader
The screen maintains support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The set delivers good performance for multitasking, gaming and media consumption.
What changes with the new color Bold Yellow
The addition of color does not change the technical specifications of the device. The focus is purely on design, responding to requests from users who missed POCO’s iconic yellow. The model continues with the same performance as the Dimensity 8500 Ultra, praised for balancing power and energy efficiency.
Especialistas from the sector observe that color variations tend to boost sales of devices already consolidated on the market. In the case of the POCO X8 Pro, the Bold Yellow can attract a younger audience linked to the gaming and automotive universe.
Xiaomi plans to gradually expand the offering of the new variant. Quem for the device must check availability at official resellers to confirm color stock.