The POCO F8: a new era of sound and power in the mobile phone

The flagship device in the series is the POCO F8 Ultra with its dual chip architecture, which combines the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 with the improved VisionBoost D8 chip, delivering the full performance potential of the smartphone. Combined with a premium acoustic experience that utilizes Sound by Bose technology, the device combines premium sound, immersive graphics, and professional photography.

The improved VisionBoost D8 chip allows every gamer to enjoy three main performance functions: smart frame rate up to 120fps, high resolution up to K1.5 and Game HDR.. It also introduces AI Super Resolution through its new GEX module, which is specially optimized for five popular games, including Call of Duty: Mobile and Honkai: Star Rail. In performance tests, an RPG game maintained 4.5 hours of gameplay at 120fps with AI Super Resolution and Game HDR on, with no drop in performance or visual quality.

At the software level, WildBoost Optimization modulates CPU load sharing and GPU rendering, leading to lower power consumption and less heat. To deliver a truly smooth gaming experience, POCO F8 Ultra also super-optimizes a low frame rate of 1%. In gaming, the average frame rate reflects overall speed, but short drops in performance can disrupt the gaming experience. This is where the low 1% frame rate becomes important: it represents the bottom percentage of frames in a session, essentially tracking the worst moments of lag. In a two-hour gaming test running at 120fps, the POCO F8 Ultra smartphone demonstrated superior stability with a

Sound takes center stage in the POCO F8 Ultra with a portable audio system that utilizes sound technology from Bose. This is a company that is known worldwide for its leadership in the field of audio and providing exceptional sound experiences from compact devices, and it played a central role in the process of creating the F8 Ultra. In collaboration with POCO’s advanced engineering team, Bose helped develop a premium three-speaker acoustic system for the POCO F8 Ultra. By implementing a 2.1 channel architecture. This system overcomes the limitations inherent in the design of compact smartphones. For the first time, in a portable audio device, users can experience rich bass, detailed sound, clear vocals and an immersive sound stage, and enjoy a truly revolutionary portable audio experience.

The partnership introduces two distinct sound profiles for the POCO F8 series: “Dynamic” for an authentic and full bass character, and “Balanced” for balanced and pure vocals. Users can choose the profile that suits their preferences, and improve the audio in games, streaming and music.

Sharp display

POCO F8 Ultra launches POCO HyperRGB screen. Unlike the traditional 2K OLED display, this innovative display adopts a full RGB sub-pixel structure where red-green-blue sub-pixels are fully utilized. With 19.5% lower power consumption than the previous POCO F7 Ultra screen, it delivers exceptional sub-pixel density and brightness, producing crisp and clear visuals similar to 2K

The display also includes the global launch of M10 luminescent material, which significantly improves light efficiency by 11.4% and further reduces power consumption. With all-day DC dimming support and ultra-low brightness of 1 nit, the screen provides comfortable viewing even during prolonged use, while the extra-large 6.9-inch screen and narrow bezels create an immersive experience between reading, video and games.

In addition, the POCO F8 Ultra adds professional photography to its high-end performance, including a 50MP Light Fusion 950 sensor with OIS, which provides high dynamic range and low power consumption for long shots and challenging lighting conditions. The system includes a large 1/1.31″ sensor with larger pixels, which leads to a 43% increase in light sensitivity. Combined with an exceptional 1G+6P lens array and a precise multi-coating process, the system reduces lens flare and glare, improving the image and the presentation of fine details in the shadows. F. The result is sharp and detailed images that are perfect for both sunset and night portraits.

In addition, the device is equipped with a mAh6500 battery, the largest ever in the POCO F series, which provides extended use throughout the day.

F8 Pro

The second device in the series, the POCO F8 Pro provides a comprehensive and accessible high-performance experience, bringing smart features and smooth performance to every aspect of everyday life. Based on the same performance DNA as POCO F8 Ultra, the POCO F8 PRO shares the same industry-leading POCO HyperRGB screen, which delivers 2K-like brightness with 22.3% reduced power consumption compared to the previous generation, using Sound by Bose technology for a premium mobile acoustics experience. POCO F8 Pro also runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and supports eSIM, Xiaomi Astral Communication, including Xiaomi Surge T1+ Tuner and Xiaomi Offline Communication.

The device is powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, which delivers flagship-level performance for both everyday tasks and demanding games. Based on the common foundation of POCO F8 Ultra, the integration of WildBoost Optimization enables improved coordination between CPU and GPU. The new device’s improvements provide an even more stable and accurate gaming experience by intelligently predicting demanding in-game scenes to prevent frame rate drops. This sustained performance is powered by a massive 6210mAh battery that provides over 16 hours of continuous use, along with 100W HyperCharge that charges the device from 0 to 100% in just 37 minutes.

To maintain consistent power, LiquidCool Technology introduces POCO’s first three-layer IceLoop 3D system. This triangular design increases the distance between the screen and the liquid heat pipe (LHP) to minimize surface heat, while bringing the LHP closer to the SoC, allowing for more efficient heat absorption and transfer from the core. Together, these improvements achieve a 40% increase in maximum thermal capacity within a more compact body compared to the POCO F7 Pro, ensuring stable performance even under continuous load.

The imaging system also makes a significant leap forward, with POCO F8 Pro becoming the first in the POCO Pro collection to offer a dedicated telephoto camera, bringing versatile photography to everyday life. The 50MP telephoto camera features a x2.5 optical zoom ideal for half-body portraits, and a 5x sensor-integrated zoom for detailed close-ups. Telephoto motion capture ensures sharp images, making telephoto photography both intuitive and accurate. The 50-megapixel main camera with the Light Fusion 800 image sensor and OIS effectively copes with challenging lighting conditions such as bright day scenes and neon urban nightscapes.

Software improvements, similar to the POCO F8 Ultra, further diversify the creative possibilities, including ultra-bright dynamic photography in 1440p and capturing expressive moments with positive and negative filters.