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POCO F8 Ultra

6.9" • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 • 50 MP • 5x periscope

Storage
Color
Black
6.9"Display
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Processor
50 MPMain Camera
5x periscopeTelephoto
KACBU

Should I buy it?

POCO F8 Ultra
CONSIDER
  • Current model — 10 months on the market
Great choice if these matter:
  • Value for Money
  • Photo / Video
  • Gaming
Watch out for:
  • One-Handed Use
  • Not launched in India — a notable gap given POCO's strong following there, and no official explanation was given for the omission.
10 months on the marketLaunch price €829.9 (DE)
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • One-Handed Use
  • Not launched in India — a notable gap given POCO's strong following there, and no official explanation was given for the omission.
  • HyperOS still carries more preloaded software than closer-to-stock Android rivals.
  • GSMArena's review specifically recommends buying at early-bird pricing rather than full list price for the best value.
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Official Statement

What does POCO say about the product?

A summary of POCO's official product description.

Official POCO source (Kang Lou, POCO Global Spokesperson)

POCO positions the F8 Ultra as entering a new premium era for the brand, with genuine flagship-tier hardware.

POCO launched the F8 Ultra globally on November 26, 2025 in Bali, Indonesia, built around a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 5x periscope telephoto camera and 100W wired plus 50W wireless charging, aimed at buyers who want flagship performance without flagship pricing.

“POCO F8 Series is designed to meet the expectations of a more demanding and diverse audience.”
Open POCO's official statement
Independent Reviews

What does the tech press say?

Rather than copying the full article, we show a short quote, a Kacbu summary, and a direct link to the source.

GSMArena
2025-11-26
Review — 4.5 / 5
“At its list price, the Poco F8 Ultra is well worth considering. At its current early bird pricing, on the other hand, it's shaping up as one of the best deals of the season.”

GSMArena praises the flagship chipset, camera system and charging speed for the price, calling it one of the best value flagships of the season, especially at early-bird pricing.

GSMArena Team
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Camera System

What does it offer in photo and video?

Main components of the camera system according to the manufacturer's official specifications.

CAMERA SYSTEM

As assertive in video as in photo.

50 MP main camera

50 MP main camera — f/1.7 · 50 MP Ultra Wide — Wide-angle and macro · 5x periscope Telephoto — 50 MP optical telephoto

50 MP main camera50 MP Ultra Wide5x periscope Telephoto
50 MP main cameraf/1.7
50 MP Ultra WideWide-angle and macro
5x periscope Telephoto50 MP optical telephoto
Battery and Charging

What does it offer on the battery side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery life is one of the highlights.

6500 mAh

6500 mAh — Battery capacity · up to 50 W — Wireless charging · 100 W wired — 100W wired charging (full charge in 38 min)

6500 mAhup to 50 W100 W wired
6500 mAhBattery capacity
up to 50 WWireless charging
100 W wired100W wired charging (full charge in 38 min)
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Value for Money

An editor's tag for hardware that is well priced for what it offers. We do not track current prices; check the price before you buy.

Good fit
Photo / Video

For buyers who put the camera, and video in particular, first; tagged from the maker's camera and video specs.

Good fit
Gaming

For gaming; tagged from the display's refresh rate and the chip's class. We have not measured frame rates or heat ourselves.

Good fit
One-Handed Use

The 6.9-inch body may be harder to handle for fans of smaller phones.

Caution
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship chipset at a price hundreds of dollars below most rivals carrying the same silicon.
5x periscope telephoto with OIS is rare at this price — most "flagship killer" phones skip a proper telephoto entirely.
100W wired and 50W wireless charging on a 6500mAh battery is a genuinely flagship-tier charging package.
3500 nit peak brightness AMOLED display handles direct sunlight well.
IP68 rating plus ultrasonic fingerprint and AI face unlock are unusually complete for the price.
Things to consider
Not launched in India — a notable gap given POCO's strong following there, and no official explanation was given for the omission.
HyperOS still carries more preloaded software than closer-to-stock Android rivals.
GSMArena's review specifically recommends buying at early-bird pricing rather than full list price for the best value.
Brand carries less resale value and support infrastructure than parent company Xiaomi's own flagship line.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedNovember 26, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseNovember 26, 2025

The start of the initial sales period.

DE launch price€829.9

POCO F8 Ultra's launch price.

Source: the maker's page
Manufacturing🇨🇳 China

POCO is designed in Beijing as a Xiaomi sub-brand; production runs through the Chinese contract manufacturers in Xiaomi's wider supply chain (such as Wingtech). Since the F8 Ultra is not officially sold in India, it is not covered by Xiaomi's local assembly partners there (Foxconn, Dixon, DBG, BYD).

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

POCO F8 Ultra specifications

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Your Selection

Selected storage
256 GB
Selected color
Black

Display

Screen Size
Display Technology
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
3500 nit
Pixel Density
416 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(2608² + 1200²) ÷ 6.9″ = 416 PPI
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9Computed by Kacbu: 2608 : 1200
Screen Area
116.6 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 6.9″ × (2608×1200) → 116.6 cm²
Display Features

Base Hardware

Storage
CPU Cores
8-core
Manufacturing Process
3 nm
Storage type
UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera Features
Telephoto Zoom
5x periscope
Ultra-Wide Camera
50 MP
Main Camera Aperture
f/1.7
Camera Resolution
Front Camera
32 MP
Ultra-Wide Aperture
f/2.4
Telephoto Camera
50 MP

Battery

Battery Capacity
Fast Charging Claim
100W wired charging (full charge in 38 min)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging Power (W)
50

Design

Depth
8.1 mm
Width
77.8 mm
Height
163.3 mm
Weight
219 g
Body Material
Aluminum
Back Cover
Glass / silicone polymer
Screen-to-Body Ratio
91.8%Computed by Kacbu: 116.6 cm² ÷ (163.3 × 77.8 mm) = 91.8%

Network Connections

SIM
Dual SIM
5G
4G
Yes

Operating System

Operating System
Interface
HyperOS 3
OS Version
Android 16

Wireless Connections

NFC
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0

Multimedia

Speakers
Stereo

Features

IP Certification
IP68
Biometrics
Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint + AI Face Recognition

Other connections

USB
USB Type-C 3.2

General

Segment
Flagship
Release Year
2025
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Why isn't the POCO F8 Ultra sold in India?
POCO hasn't given an official reason, which is notable given how strong the brand's following is in India. If you're in India, you'd need to import a unit through a third party without official warranty support — worth checking POCO's other India-specific models first.
Is the 5x periscope telephoto actually good, or just a spec-sheet number?
It's genuinely functional — reviewers note real, usable zoom shots with OIS stabilization, unusual at this price where most "flagship killer" phones either skip a telephoto entirely or use a low-resolution one. It won't match the dual-periscope setups on pricier Ultra flagships, but it's a real advantage over most direct competitors.
Should I buy at list price or wait for a sale?
GSMArena's review specifically notes the phone is a much stronger deal at early-bird/promotional pricing than at full list price. If you can wait for a sale event, you'll likely get meaningfully better value.
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