Poco X8 Power and Poco X8 5G have been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 29,999.

The X8 Power, priced at Rs 35,999, is built around a 10,000mAh battery paired with 100W HyperCharge fast charging.

The X8 Power also features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset and a 6.83-inch 1.5K, 120Hz AMOLED display.

The standard X8 5G runs on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, with a 9,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup.

Both phones will be available from September 11, 2026, exclusively through Flipkart.

At 229 grams and 8.65mm thick, the X8 Power’s weight and dimensions reflect the trade-offs of housing a 10,000mAh battery in a phone of this size.

The standard Poco X8 5G runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, with RAM options of 6GB, 8GB and 12GB.

Camera hardware on the Poco X8 5G includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 2-megapixel secondary lens, along with a 16-megapixel front camera.

The Poco X8 Power’s 10,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery is paired with 100W HyperCharge fast charging, aiming to offset the downside of a larger battery with quicker top-up times.

Poco has positioned both phones squarely in the budget-to-midrange segment, competing against similarly specced offerings from Redmi, Realme and other Chinese-origin brands in India.

Both phones will go on sale from September 11, 2026, at 12 noon, exclusively through Flipkart.

Launch offers include a Rs 2,000 coupon discount and a Rs 1,000 bank offer or exchange bonus, bringing effective prices down to Rs 26,999 for the X8 and Rs 32,999 for the X8 Power.

The Poco X8 Power 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset and features a 6.83-inch 1.5K, 120Hz AMOLED display.

The X8 Power carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, an unusually comprehensive set of protections for its price segment.

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Yamaha has launched its new R2 motorcycle in India, with the base trim priced at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom.

The lineup extends to the R2 Quick Shifter at Rs 2.39 lakh and the top-tier R2M at Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.

The R2 runs on a new 204cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and assist-slipper clutch.

Weighing 149kg, the bike is 11 to 14kg lighter than rivals including the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR.

Yamaha will start deliveries of the R2 from mid-September 2026 via its Blue Square dealerships in India.

All three variants get a 5-inch TFT display, dual-channel ABS, traction control and Yamaha’s Ride Control system with Street, Sport and Rain modes.

The R2’s main rivals include the KTM RC 200, priced between Rs 2.14 lakh and Rs 2.32 lakh, and the Hero Karizma XMR, priced between Rs 1.87 lakh and Rs 1.88 lakh.

Deliveries of the Yamaha R2 are set to begin from mid-September 2026, with the bike sold through Yamaha’s Blue Square dealership network across India.

Estimated on-road pricing in Delhi ranges from roughly Rs 2.60 lakh for the base variant to about Rs 2.85 lakh for the top-spec R2M.

The R2 had opened for bookings ahead of its official launch, with Yamaha collecting refundable pre-booking amounts as a gauge of early demand before the bike’s confirmed pricing was revealed.

The R2 is powered by a completely new 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with double overhead camshafts and four valves, producing 26.5 PS at 10,000 rpm and 19.1 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm.

Power is routed through a six-speed gearbox paired with an assist-slipper clutch, aimed at smoother downshifts during aggressive riding.

At 149kg kerb weight, the R2 is roughly 11 to 14kg lighter than key rivals, a difference Yamaha is positioning as a handling advantage.

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Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally, equipping the phone with a 10,000mAh battery, the largest fitted to any Xiaomi smartphone to date.

The battery is supported by 100W wired charging, giving the device a standout combination of endurance and fast top-up speed.

The global rollout on August 27 also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro as part of the same lineup refresh.

India pricing and availability have not been officially confirmed, but earlier reports suggest the Pro and Pro Max variants could launch in the country on September 15.

Globally, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max starts at JPY 79,980, roughly Rs 48,000, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.

The global launch also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro, both positioned below the Pro Max in Xiaomi’s refreshed lineup.

India pricing for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has not yet been officially announced, though industry watchers expect it to carry a premium of roughly Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 over its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, which launched at Rs 37,999.

The jump to a 10,000mAh battery marks a significant increase over typical flagship and mid-range battery capacities in the Indian market, most of which remain in the 5,000mAh to 7,000mAh range.

Xiaomi has not detailed the exact India availability channels yet, though its recent Redmi Note launches have typically been sold through Flipkart, the Mi India online store and offline retail partners.

The Redmi Note series remains one of Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone lines in India, with the Pro Max positioning aimed at buyers seeking flagship-adjacent features at a mid-range price point.

The phone features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision streaming, with peak brightness rated up to 3,500 nits.

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