POCO F8 Ultra and F8 Pro Launch Globally With Elite Chipsets, Brighter Displays, and Bigger Batteries

What You Need to Know

• POCO launched two new flagships globally: POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro.

• No vanilla POCO F8 launched yet; may be the only model to arrive in India.

• Global prices start at USD 579 for F8 Pro and USD 729 for F8 Ultra with early bird offers.

• F8 Ultra targets users needing big screens & telephoto zoom, while F8 Pro provides flagship power at a lower price.

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POCO has now officially announced its flagship POCO F8 series, which includes the POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro, for global markets. Curiously, while the global lineup appears strong, there is still no sign of the vanilla POCO F8, which could be, based on brand history, the only version that eventually makes it to India. If that sounds familiar, it is because POCO also skipped launching both the POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra for the Indian market, leaving just enough room for a similar possibility this time too.

New F8 series is all about performance, enhanced imaging, long battery backup, and better multimedia features, while keeping prices lower relative to the premium lineups of Samsung, OnePlus, and iQOO. POCO F8 Series with Qualcomm's latest Elite-series chips, brighter displays, Bose-tuned stereo speakers, and updated HyperOS 3 is designed to raise the bar for flagship value in 2025.

POCO F8 Ultra & F8 Pro

POCO has priced its new flagship phones fairly aggressively in the global market:

POCO F8 Ultra

• 12GB + 256GB → USD 729 (approx. ₹65,100)

• 16GB + 512GB → USD 799 (approx. ₹71,300)

Early Bird Pricing: USD 679 and USD 729 respectively

Colors: Black, Denim Blue

POCO F8 Pro

• 12GB + 256GB → USD 579 (approx. ₹51,700)

• 12GB + 512GB → USD 629 (approx. ₹56,100)

Early Bird Pricing: USD 529 and USD 579

Colors: Black, Blue, Titanium Silver

POCO is also offering Spotify Premium trials, Google One storage, YouTube Premium trials, and one free screen replacement within 6 months of purchase sweetening the deal further.

POCO F8 Ultra

The POCO F8 Ultra leads the lineup with everything maxed out. It boasts a 6.9-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, making it among the brightest and most immersive screens in its segment.

Under the hood, the Ultra runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with as much as 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone also boots the latest HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 16.

Camera System

POCO has equipped the F8 Ultra with an all-50MP triple camera configuration:

• 50MP Main Camera with OIS

• 50MP Periscope Telephoto – 5x Optical Zoom

• 50MP Ultra-wide Lens

• 32MP Front Camera

This setup is designed for serious photography enthusiasts who want stable shots, detailed zoom results, and strong low-light performance.

Battery & Charging

The Ultra houses a massive 6,500mAh battery supported by:

• 100W Fast Charging

• 50W Wireless Charging

For audio and security, the device features Bose-tuned stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor, along with support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and multiple GNSS systems.

POCO F8 Pro

While still featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits peak brightness-a very rare case for this class, the POCO F8 Pro uses a slightly more compact 6.59-inch AMOLED display.

While the Ultra gets the latest chip, the F8 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the previous generation Elite flagship chipset, which is still extremely powerful and more than capable of handling gameplay, editing, and heavy multitasking.

Camera Setup

• 50MP Primary Camera with OIS

• 50MP Telephoto – 2.5x Optical Zoom

• 8MP Ultra-wide Lens

• 20MP Front Camera

Battery & Charging

The Pro packs a 6,210mAh battery with:

• 100W Fast Charging

• 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging

Additional highlights include IP68 water and dust resistance, Bose-tuned stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.

HyperOS 3 + Android 16

Both models run the latest HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. POCO has confirmed:

• 4 Years of Android OS Updates

• 6 Years of Security Patches

This brings the F8 series in line with industry competitors like Samsung and OnePlus, making it a reliable long-term investment.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose POCO F8 Ultra if you want:

• Bigger 6.9-inch flagship display

• Better zoom (5x periscope telephoto)

• Larger battery with wireless charging

• Highest performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Choose POCO F8 Pro if you want:

• A more compact and comfortable flagship

• Great performance at a lower price

• IP68 water resistance

• Same ultra-bright display but at cheaper pricing

The POCO F8 Pro is clearly aimed at users who want flagship-like performance without spending ₹70,000–₹80,000.

POCO F8 Series vs Competitors

With the market shifting toward expensive premium flagships, POCO is positioning the F8 lineup as a value flagship alternative. While the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 may offer slightly better gaming optimization or smoother daily performance, POCO wins in:

• Battery capacity

• Display brightness

• Pricing

• Bundled benefits

• Long-term updates

This makes the F8 series ideal for users prioritizing display quality, battery life, and premium features without breaking the bank.

Both the POCO F8 Ultra and F8 Pro offer an excellent combination of flagship performance, top-of-the-line camera hardware, brighter displays, and long-term software support. With competitive pricing and launch benefits, the new F8 series is easily one of the most value-packed flagship lineups of 2025.

If POCO brings the base POCO F8 to India, it could well be a massive hit in the premium mid-range segment. As of now, though, the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro set a high bar for global value flagships.