Poco has introduced a new premium flagship phone series, the F8 Ultra and the F8 Pro, recently. Both devices feature Sound by Bose technology, thanks to a partnership with the brand.
The phones will operate on Xiaomi Hyper OS and are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the Vision Boost D8 chipset. They also feature a 6,700 mm² vapor chamber for improved cooling.
F8 Ultra
The Ultra features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with thin bezels to maximize screen space and includes an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.
Camera setup:
- Triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP Light Fusion 950 primary sensor with OIS (1/1.31-inch size)
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom
- 50MP ultrawide camera
- 32MP front selfie camera
The Ultra stands out with rear-mounted subwoofers and dual speakers delivering a 2.1 audio setup, fine-tuned in partnership with Bose.
Battery & Charging:
- 6,500 mAh battery
- 100W wired charging
- 50W wireless charging
The phone runs on Android 16-based Hyper OS 3, which includes several AI features and Google Gemini, and will receive 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches.
Additional features include IP68 rating, metal frame, eSIM support, and a special Denim Blue color with a denim-like back appearance.
Poco F8 Pro
The F8 Pro is equipped with the slightly older Snapdragon Elite SoC and features the company’s 3D Triple Layer Ice Loop system for thermal efficiency. It has a 6.59-inch AMOLED LTPS display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also has a metal frame and a matte glass panel.
Camera setup:
- Triple rear cameras:
- 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor with OIS
- 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom
- 8MP ultrawide camera
- 20MP front selfie camera
The device packs a 6,210 mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Other features include IP68 rating, Sound by Bose audio technology, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, eSIM support, and Android 16-based Hyper OS 3 with 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches.
Both phones have been launched in Bali.
| Model | Variant (RAM/Storage) | Color Options | Early Bird Price | Price (MSRP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poco F8 Pro | 12GB/256GB | Black, Blue, Titanium Silver | €519 / $529 | €650 / $579 |
| 12GB/512GB | Black, Blue, Titanium Silver | €549 / $579 / £449 | €700 / $629 / £599 | |
| Poco F8 Ultra | 12GB/256GB | Black, White, Denim Blue | €699 / $679 / £549 | €830 / $729 / £749 |
| 16GB/512GB | Black, White, Denim Blue | €700 / $729 / £599 | €900 / $799 / £800 |
