In April, the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2026 kicks off — an annual sale during which Xiaomi and POCO brands slash prices on their smartphones. We’ve gathered eight models that you can buy right now at significantly lower prices than usual. From ultra-budget options to solid mid-rangers and near-flagships — there’s something for every budget.
Xiaomi Fan Festival will offer great discounts on many products. Image: new.c.mi.com
POCO C85 — An Affordable Smartphone Under 10,000 Rubles
An ideal option for those who need the most affordable device. Image: mstore.ie
If you need a smartphone for calls, messengers, and basic tasks — and don’t want to spend more than 10,000 rubles — the POCO C85 covers that need. Inside, there’s a MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor, which won’t impress with performance but is very efficient with battery life. The screen is a 6.9-inch IPS panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Yes, it’s not AMOLED, but the diagonal is impressive: watching movies and scrolling through feeds is a pleasure.
The 6000 mAh battery with 33W charging easily lasts a day and a half. There’s NFC, a memory card slot, and a 50 MP camera that takes acceptable photos in good lighting. For the price — one of the best offers out there.
POCO M8 5G — An Affordable Smartphone with an AMOLED Display
The M8 and M8 Pro can only be distinguished by their body color. Image: po.co
The POCO M8 5G is a completely different level compared to the C85. It features a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip — a full-fledged 4-nanometer chip with 5G support. The screen is a 6.77-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, with peak brightness reaching 3200 nits. Everything is perfectly readable even in bright sunlight.
The body is only 7.35 mm thick — one of the thinnest in its class. Yet it still fits a 5520 mAh battery with 45W charging. The 50 MP camera takes decent shots in daylight, and the memory card slot expands storage up to 2 TB.
POCO M8 Pro 5G — A Smartphone with OIS, IP68, and 100W Charging
Clearly a performance-oriented smartphone. Image: niuxtech.lt
The Pro version is a significant upgrade over the regular M8. The processor is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the screen has grown to 6.83 inches with 1.5K resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The battery is 6500 mAh with 100W charging: from zero to 100% in 40 minutes. The 50 MP camera now features optical image stabilization (OIS), making night shots noticeably better.
It’s also worth noting the IP68/IP69 protection — the smartphone isn’t afraid of rain or accidental drops into water. In terms of price-to-specs ratio — one of the most interesting options in this entire selection.
POCO X8 Pro — A Gaming Smartphone Under 25,000 Rubles
This device will delight you with excellent performance
The POCO X8 Pro is a fresh model introduced in March 2026. Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, which scores over 2 million points in AnTuTu. The screen is a 6.59-inch AMOLED with 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 3500 nits peak brightness. The body is made of glass and aluminum with IP68 protection.
The battery is 6500 mAh with 100W charging. According to tests — about 17 hours of active use. The 50 MP camera with OIS shoots stably, and the LED rings around the camera module react to notifications — a small but nice touch. It runs Android 16 out of the box.
POCO X8 Pro Max — A Powerful Smartphone with an 8500 mAh Battery
The smartphone looks stylish. Image: phonearena.com
The Max version of the X8 Pro is a serious contender. The processor is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, practically a clone of the flagship Dimensity 9400+. In AnTuTu — about 3 million points. The screen has grown to 6.83 inches, and the battery — to an incredible 8500 mAh. Two days of battery life with regular use is a very realistic scenario.
There’s eSIM support, Wi-Fi 7, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and IP69K protection. Charging — 100W. If you need maximum battery life and performance without stepping into flagship pricing — this is one of the best options on the market right now.
