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Poco has confirmed the global debut of its next F-series phones: the Poco F8 family will be unveiled on November 26 at a launch event in Bali, Indonesia. The teaser poster points to two headline models — the F8 Pro and the F8 Ultra — and teases flagship hardware, refined cameras, and fast charging options.
What Poco will actually unveil
Although the F8 lineup is said to include three models (Poco F8, F8 Pro and F8 Ultra), the Bali event is expected to introduce only the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra. Early reports suggest both phones are reworked variants of Xiaomi’s Redmi K90 series — borrowing design cues and core internals but likely shipping with slightly smaller batteries than the Chinese originals.
Display, performance and software highlights
- Display: Expect an OLED panel across the range — roughly 6.59 inches for the standard F8 and up to 6.9 inches for the Ultra, both offering 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Performance: The Pro model is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Ultra could pack the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, aiming at top-tier performance.
- Software: Both phones are forecast to ship with HyperOS 3 on top of Android 16, delivering the latest UI and feature set from Xiaomi’s software team.
Camera systems: more megapixels, more versatility
Poco appears focused on camera improvements. Both the Pro and Ultra are expected to sport a 20MP front shooter for selfies and video calls. The F8 Pro’s rear array should include a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP telephoto unit with 2x optical zoom.
The F8 Ultra reportedly doubles down on high-resolution sensors: three 50MP rear cameras covering primary, ultra-wide and a periscope telephoto module for longer reach. The Ultra may also include an additional rear-facing speaker to boost multimedia playback.
Battery and charging: speedy wired, wireless on the Ultra
Fast charging is a focal point: both the Pro and the Ultra are likely to support 100W wired charging for rapid top-ups. The Ultra is additionally expected to offer 50W wireless charging — a premium touch that separates it from the Pro. Keep in mind reports say Poco’s models might ship with slightly smaller battery cells compared to the Redmi K90 and K90 Pro Max.
Why this matters
Imagine flagship-class silicon, high-refresh OLED screens and advanced camera hardware bundled into competitively priced phones — that’s Poco’s playbook. If the Bali event confirms these leaks, the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra will aim to compete with other value-flagships by delivering premium specs without flagship pricing. We'll likely get final specs, pricing and availability details on November 26.
Source: gizmochina
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