Poco has officially taken the wraps off its global Poco F8 series, which currently includes two flagship models – the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra. Both phones arrive with top-tier hardware, including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, massive batteries, and a standout audio innovation that’s bound to impress both music lovers and binge-watchers.
Poco F8 Ultra Debuts with 2.1 Channel Bose Speaker System
The Poco F8 Ultra features a large 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an eye-searing 3,500-nit peak brightness. Meanwhile, the F8 Pro opts for a more compact 6.58-inch AMOLED panel, also running at 120Hz. Both phones support FHD+ resolution and 2,560Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain.
Although each model comes with “Sound by Bose,” the F8 Ultra takes things a step further by integrating a dedicated Bose subwoofer directly into its camera module. This setup enables true 2.1-channel audio, backed by a 250mm² vibration chamber capable of pushing out bass as low as 200Hz at 7W.
Under the hood, the Poco F8 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, featuring Nuvia’s 3rd-gen Oryon cores. The F8 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both devices ship with UFS 4.1 storage and LPDDR5X RAM.
For photography, both models sport triple-camera arrays using Xiaomi’s latest Light Hunter 800 and 950 sensors. The F8 Ultra uses a 50MP Light Hunter 950 as its main camera, while the Pro gets a 50MP Light Hunter 800. On the front, both phones feature a 20MP OV20B40 selfie camera.
The telephoto systems differ as well:
- Poco F8 Pro: 50MP OmniVision OV50M with 2.5x optical zoom
- Poco F8 Ultra: 50MP Samsung JN5 with a 5x periscope lens
For ultrawide shots, the Ultra gets a 50MP OV50M sensor, while the Pro includes an 8MP OV08F.
Battery life is another strong point, with the F8 Ultra packing a 6,500mAh cell and the Pro offering a 6,210mAh unit. Both support 100W fast charging, and the Ultra also includes 50W wireless charging.
On the software front, the lineup launches with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, making them among the first Poco devices to run the updated OS. New features include AI-powered lock screen wallpapers and deeper cross-ecosystem connectivity.
Other key features include IP68 dust and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C (on the Ultra), and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Both models come in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB variants. The Poco F8 Pro is offered in Titanium Silver, Blue, and Black, while the F8 Ultra is available in Black, White, and Denim Blue.
Global pricing begins at $579 (approx. ₹52,000) for the F8 Pro and $729 (approx. ₹65,000) for the F8 Ultra. Early-bird buyers can grab them for $529 (approx. ₹47,000) and $679 (approx. ₹60,000), respectively.
Sales kick off today, November 26, 2025, through Poco’s official store and partnered online retailers. While the global event took place in Bali, India-specific launch details are still unclear. Poco may announce a separate India launch later in 2025. More updates are expected once Poco India reveals its plans.
FAQ
The F8 Ultra has a bigger display, a Bose subwoofer, a 5x periscope zoom, a larger battery, and wireless charging.
The F8 Ultra runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the F8 Pro uses Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Yes, it includes a 2.1-channel Bose speaker system with a built-in subwoofer.
The F8 Ultra has a 6,500mAh battery, and the F8 Pro comes with a 6,210mAh battery, both with 100W fast charging.
The F8 Pro starts at $579, and the F8 Ultra starts at $729, with early-bird discounts available.
