POCO has officially announced its new F8 Series, marking the brand’s strongest step yet into the premium flagship market. The lineup includes two devices — the POCO F8 Ultra and the POCO F8 Pro — both offering high-end hardware, upgraded cameras, and major performance jumps compared to previous generations.
Our team has already received the POCO F8 Ultra, sent directly by Xiaomi, and we will publish our full hands-on review soon on the blog. Early testing shows major improvements in build, display quality, audio, and heat management.
A Push Into the Premium Segment
According to POCO, the F8 Series represents a “true flagship standards” shift for the brand. While pricing has increased slightly, the company says it is due to significant upgrades across performance, camera hardware, and design — all while staying committed to value-driven pricing.
POCO F8 Ultra: Full Specifications
- Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, peak brightness up to 3,500 nits
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
- RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB + 512GB (LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1)
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP main sensor with OIS
- 50MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom)
- 50MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Battery: 6,500mAh
- Charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless
- Audio: Bose-tuned 2.1-channel system with a dedicated rear subwoofer
- Cooling: Dual-layer “IceLoop” system with 6,700 mm² vapor chamber
- Other Features: Wi-Fi 7, 5G, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, IP68 rating
- Software: HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
POCO F8 Pro: Full Specifications
- Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz, 3,500-nit peak brightness
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
- RAM & Storage: 12GB + up to 512GB (UFS 4.1)
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP main sensor with OIS
- 50MP telephoto (2.5× optical zoom)
- 8MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 20MP
- Battery: 6,210mAh
- Charging: 100W wired
- Audio: Bose-tuned stereo speakers
- Build: Glass back, metal frame, IP68 water/dust resistance
- Software: HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Official Pricing (USD)
POCO F8 Ultra
- 12GB + 256GB:
- RRP: $729
- Early Bird: $679
- 16GB + 512GB:
- RRP: $799
- Early Bird: $729
POCO F8 Pro
- 12GB + 256GB:
- RRP: $579
- Early Bird: $529
- 12GB + 512GB:
- RRP: $629
- Early Bird: $579
With big upgrades in display brightness, camera zoom capabilities, battery capacity, Bose-tuned audio, and next-gen cooling, the POCO F8 Series stands as one of the most competitive flagship offerings of 2025. The F8 Ultra, in particular, introduces hardware features rarely seen at this price point — including a dedicated subwoofer and 5× optical zoom.
A full hands-on review of the POCO F8 Ultra is coming soon, where we will break down real-world performance, camera samples, battery tests, and whether this new premium direction pays off for POCO.
