POCO F8 Series Goes Global Introducing F8 Ultra and F8 Pro
This was recently confirmed by the company as POCO has indeed made its flagship F8 series available to the world, with the announcement of two versions-the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro. This is a big game-changer for the company which is quite proud to say that it partnered with Bose experts to provide a very high-standard audio experience. The Ultra, which is the top-tier model, is something special with its inclusion of a subwoofer-the first of its kind in the smartphone market.
POCO F8 Ultra The Very Best Value for Money
Max performance is what the F8 Ultra is all about Indeed, it is the first phone to showcase the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, complemented by a VisionBoost D8 co-processor. To absorb heat generated by such high-performance hardware, POCO has implemented a large evaporative cooler with a surface area of 6700 mm².
Sound by Bose Display & Audio
- Screen A gigantic 6.9-inch AMOLED display boasting 1.5K resolution.
- Brightness & Speed Peaking at 3500 nits, it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
- Sound Tuned by Bose, its audio system has a dedicated subwoofer to support extra bass response.
Camera System
- Main 50MP module with large Light Fusion 950 sensor.
- Telephoto 50MP lens with 5x optical zoom.
- Ultra-wide 50MP module.
Battery and Extras
A phenomenal 6500 mAh battery powers the device, allowing it to be charged at 100W via a wired connection and at 50W wirelessly. Additional features include IP68 water-resistant, eSIM support, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner.
POCO F8 Pro Compact Flagships Perform Well
The POCO F8 Pro, meanwhile, is a more compact flagship device for consumers that want a smaller phone size. It has a display size of 6.59 inches and runs on the previous flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip like the POCO F8 Pro. Its specifications have been reduced slightly, but it is still a powerful device.
Camera and Battery Differentiators
Cameras 50MP main camera (Light Fusion 800), 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and 8MP ultra-wide lens
Battery 6210 mAh battery with 100W wired charging but no wireless charging feature.
Software Support
Both F8 Ultra and F8 Pro come pre-installed with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. POCO has committed itself to a good update policy that guarantees four significant system updates and six years of security patches on both phones.
Prices and Configurations Available in Europe
The new series is available in Europe with the following prices
POCO F8 Ultra
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage €829
- 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage €899
POCO F8 Pro
- 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage €649
- 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage €699
