Every POCO F and X Phone Ever Made: Lineups, Launch Prices and Verdicts (2018–2026)

POCO is Xiaomi’s performance-first sub-brand, and its F and X series are the two lines most people ask about. The F series chases flagship chips at a lower price. The X series is the mid-range workhorse. This guide goes through every generation of each, from the newest to the oldest: what was in the lineup, what it cost at launch, and whether it is still worth buying.

Last updated: November 3, 2026.

POCO F and X at a glance

A POCO phone is often a Redmi phone with different branding. The F3 was a Redmi K40, the X2 was a Redmi K30, and Notebookcheck reports that the F9 series is based on the Redmi K100. For the Redmi side of the story, see our guide to every Redmi Note.

POCO F series, generation by generation

POCO F9 series (2026)

• Launch and variants: Global launch on September 1, 2026, with two phones, the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. As with the F8, there is no standard model. Notebookcheck says the series is based on the Redmi K100.
• Base to top: Both use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (a V Series version in the Pro) and a 6.59-inch or 6.9-inch AMOLED screen at up to 185Hz. The Pro has a 6,330mAh battery. The Ultra has 8,050mAh. Both charge at 100W wired and 50W wireless.
• Best thing: The Ultra’s 8,050mAh battery and 185Hz screen in a flagship chip.
• Weak point: Price. The Ultra goes up to $1,199 for the 1TB version, far from the original flagship-killer idea.
• Who it’s for: Power users who want a flagship chip without a flagship brand tax. The Pro at $699 is the better value.

POCO F8 series (2025)

• Launch and variants: Launched globally in late 2025 with the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra. Xiaomi dropped the standard models this time.
• Base to top: The F8 Pro uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6.59-inch AMOLED and a 6,210mAh battery. The F8 Ultra uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.9-inch OLED, a 6,500mAh battery and 50W wireless charging. Both charge at 100W wired.
• Best thing: A flagship chip and Bose-tuned audio at $579 for the Pro.
• Weak point: The Pro starts at $579, a clear step up from earlier F-series prices.
• Who it’s for: Still a strong buy if you find it discounted.

Related on Xiaomi For All: F8 Pro Bose audio · F8 Pro and Ultra Geekbench leaks · POCO F8 Ultra review

POCO F7 series (2025)

• Launch and variants: Launched globally on March 27, 2025 with the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra.
• Base to top: The F7 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a 6,000mAh battery and 90W charging. The F7 Ultra has a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 5,300mAh battery, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.
• Best thing: A Snapdragon 8 Elite for $649 in the Ultra.
• Weak point: The Ultra’s 5,300mAh battery is small next to the Pro’s 6,000mAh.
• Who it’s for: The F7 Pro is the sensible value pick today.

POCO F6 series (2024)

• Launch and variants: Launched globally in May 2024 with the F6 and F6 Pro.
• Base to top: The F6 uses a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The F6 Pro uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 120W wired charging. The Pro’s launch prices were $449, $499 and $579.
• Best thing: 120W charging and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for $449.
• Weak point: Sources disagree on battery size and the F6’s charging speed, so check the exact specs of the version you buy.
• Who it’s for: A good used or discounted buy.

POCO F5 series (2023)

• Launch and variants: Launched globally in May 2023 with the F5 and F5 Pro.
• Base to top: The F5 uses a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 and costs $379. The F5 Pro uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and costs $449. Early-bird prices were $329 and $429.
• Best thing: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 power at $449.
• Weak point: The F5 does not have wireless charging.
• Who it’s for: Budget gamers, though software support is a question mark now.

Related on Xiaomi For All: POCO F5 and HyperOS 2

POCO F4 series (2022)

• Launch and variants: The gaming-focused F4 GT launched in April 2022 and the F4 followed in June 2022.
• Base to top: The F4 uses a Snapdragon 870, a 4,500mAh battery and 67W charging. The F4 GT uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a 4,700mAh battery and 120W charging. In the UK the F4 launched at £379 for 6GB/128GB and £429 for 8GB/256GB.
• Best thing: The F4 GT’s 120W charging, which POCO said gave a full charge in about 17 minutes.
• Weak point: Batteries were small at 4,500–4,700mAh.
• Who it’s for: Historical interest for most buyers.

POCO F3 series (2021)

• Launch and variants: The F3 launched in March 2021 as a rebrand of the Redmi K40. The F3 GT followed in mid-2021 with a Dimensity 1200.
• Base to top: The F3 has a Snapdragon 870, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 4,520mAh battery and 33W charging. The F3 GT has a 5,065mAh battery and 67W charging.
• Best thing: Snapdragon 870 with an AMOLED screen at €299.
• Weak point: Only 33W charging on the F3.
• Who it’s for: A museum piece now.

POCO F2 Pro (2020)

• Launch and variants: Launched globally on May 12, 2020 as a single model.
• Base to top: 6GB/128GB or 8GB/256GB, with a Snapdragon 865, a 4,700mAh battery and 30W charging.
• Best thing: A notchless 6.67-inch screen with a pop-up selfie camera and a Snapdragon 865 starting at €499.
• Weak point: Only 30W charging and a mechanical pop-up camera.
• Who it’s for: Historical interest.

Pocophone F1 (2018)

• Launch and variants: Launched in August 2018 as the original flagship killer, with three memory options and an Armored Edition.
• Base to top: 6GB/64GB at $300 up to 8GB/256GB at $415, with a Snapdragon 845, a 4,000mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0.
• Best thing: A Snapdragon 845 for $300, which was unheard of at the time.
• Weak point: A notched 6.18-inch screen and only Quick Charge 3.0.
• Who it’s for: Collectors.

POCO X series, generation by generation

POCO X8 series (2026)

• Launch and variants: The X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max launched on March 17, 2026. The X8 5G followed in September 2026 alongside the F9.
• Base to top: The X8 5G has a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, an 8,340mAh battery and 67W charging. The X8 Pro has a Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 6,500mAh and 100W. The X8 Pro Max has a Dimensity 9500s and an 8,500mAh battery.
• Best thing: Huge batteries across the range and a Dimensity 9500s in the Pro Max.
• Weak point: POCO does not sell the X8 officially in the US, so American prices come from importers and change week to week. In the UK the Pro Max starts at £469 and the Pro at £349 (MobileMasr).
• Who it’s for: In our view the X8 Pro is the best-value POCO right now for most people.

Related on Xiaomi For All: POCO X8 Pro leaks · X8 Pro Iron Man Edition · POCO X8 Pro vs X7 Pro · POCO X8 Pro Max

POCO X7 series (2025)

• Launch and variants: Launched on January 9, 2025 with the X7 and X7 Pro.
• Base to top: The X7 has a Dimensity 7300-Ultra and a 5,110mAh battery. The X7 Pro has a Dimensity 8400 Ultra, 90W charging and a 6,000mAh battery globally (6,550mAh in India).
• Best thing: A Dimensity 8400 Ultra for around $350.
• Weak point: The global X7 Pro has a smaller battery than the Indian version.
• Who it’s for: Good value now that the X8 has launched.

POCO X6 series (2024)

• Launch and variants: Launched in January 2024 with the X6 5G and X6 Pro 5G. Notebookcheck described the X6 Pro as a relabeled Redmi K70E.
• Base to top: The X6 has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and a 5,100mAh battery. The X6 Pro has a Dimensity 8300 Ultra and 5,000mAh. Both charge at 67W.
• Best thing: A Dimensity 8300 Ultra at about $325 in India.
• Weak point: Charging stays at 67W for both.
• Who it’s for: Value buyers on a budget.

POCO X5 series (2023)

• Launch and variants: Launched in early 2023 with the X5 and X5 Pro. India got the X5 Pro on February 6, 2023.
• Base to top: The X5 Pro has a Snapdragon 778G, a 5,000mAh battery and 67W charging. The X5 reportedly has a Snapdragon 695 (unconfirmed, per a Notebookcheck leak).
• Best thing: A 120Hz AMOLED screen with a Snapdragon 778G.
• Weak point: The X5 is a clear step down from the Pro.
• Who it’s for: Historical interest.

POCO X4 series (2022)

• Launch and variants: The X4 Pro 5G launched at MWC in February 2022. The X4 GT followed in June 2022.
• Base to top: The X4 Pro 5G has a Snapdragon 695, 5,000mAh and 67W charging. The X4 GT has a Dimensity 8100 and a 5,080mAh battery.
• Best thing: The X4 GT’s Dimensity 8100 chip.
• Weak point: Sources disagree on the X4 GT launch price (€299 versus €379).
• Who it’s for: Not recommended for daily use now.

POCO X3 series (2020–2021)

• Launch and variants: The X3 NFC launched in September 2020 and the X3 Pro in March 2021.
• Base to top: The X3 NFC has a Snapdragon 732G, a 120Hz LCD and a 5,160mAh battery. The X3 Pro has a Snapdragon 860 and the same battery. Both charge at 33W.
• Best thing: A Snapdragon 860 at €249 list price.
• Weak point: The X3 NFC has an LCD rather than AMOLED screen.
• Who it’s for: Historical interest.

POCO X2 (2020)

• Launch and variants: Launched in India in February 2020 as a rebrand of the Redmi K30.
• Base to top: 6GB/64GB (about $225) up to 8GB/256GB (about $280), with a Snapdragon 730G, a 4,500mAh battery and 27W charging.
• Best thing: A 120Hz screen at a budget price.
• Weak point: Only 27W charging.
• Who it’s for: Historical interest.

Names and prices change by region

• POCO does not sell officially in the US, so American prices come from importers and change from week to week.
• The same phone can have a different battery or charging speed outside China or India. The global POCO X7 Pro has a 6,000mAh battery against 6,550mAh in India.
• UK and European prices include tax, while Indian and US figures often do not. That’s why the same phone can look more expensive in the UK.
• If you import a POCO phone, read our guide to spotting a grey-market Xiaomi phone.

Which POCO should you buy today?

For most people the X8 Pro is the best-value POCO right now. If you want a flagship chip, the F9 Pro at $699 is the one to look at, and older F8 and F7 models are worth watching for discounts. Everything before the F6 and X6 is best treated as history. For more options, see our best Xiaomi flagship killers under $500, our buying guide to Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO and our comparison of Xiaomi vs Redmi vs POCO.

Sources

Launch prices come from the linked sources in the tables and are shown in US dollars; converted figures are approximate. Where a price comes from a leak or a retailer listing rather than an official announcement, we say so. We’ll update this guide as new POCO models launch.