POCO has finally cleared up the doubts: the POCO F8 series will be presented globally November 26 at an event in Bali, Indonesiawhere the protagonists will be the POCO F8 Pro and the LITTLE F8 Ultra. The move comes just a few months after the POCO F7 family and advances the brand's usual schedule, a sign that Xiaomi wants to make the most of the momentum of its most powerful models before the end of the year.
The brand itself talks about “UltraPower Ascended” in its teasers, making it clear that performance will be the central axis. The devices will incorporate processors Snapdragon 8 Elite and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 accompanied by HyperOS 3 (Xiaomi's operating system based on Android 16), high-resolution OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays, and a collaboration with Bose for the sound section. It is even rumored that they could not include a charger in the box, following the trend of other manufacturers, a decision that will probably generate debate.
Date, place and what we can expect from the event
The POCO F8 series global event will be held on November 26 at 16:00 (GMT+8)with an in-person event in Bali and broadcast on the brand's official channels. On stage we should only see the POCO F8 Pro and to LITTLE F8 Ultra; he LITTLE F8 standard would be left for later as a somewhat cheaper option within the range.
This move fits with Xiaomi's usual strategy: both models would be global versions of the Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max launched in China, with minor adjustments in battery and design for the international market. For users, the important thing is that we are talking about two phones that are clearly performance-oriented, with special attention to performance in demanding games, artificial intelligence and a fluid experience in everyday life.
The POCO F8 Pro and the POCO F8 Ultra: raw power and leap in multimedia
According to the leaks, the POCO F8 Pro will mount a screen OLED 6.59 inches with resolution 1.5K either 2K and refresh rate 120 hertzwhile the LITTLE F8 Ultra would go up to 6.9 inches maintaining the same fluidity. Both would bet on reduced frames, high level of brightness and support for content HDR, So in theory they are screens designed to offer an excellent experience both in games and in the playback of multimedia content.
Inside it is expected Snapdragon 8 Elite for him POCO F8 Pro and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for him LITTLE F8 Ultrawith configurations RAM memory (random access memory) from up to 16 GB and storage that could reach 1TB in the most complete model. On paper it is an important leap compared to the previous generation and, if POCO refines thermal management well, we could be looking at one of the most consistent smartphones of the year in both single-core and multi-core performance tests.
In photography, the POCO F8 family aspires to go beyond the minimum required. He POCO F8 Pro I would bet on a triple module with main sensor of 50 megapixels with optical image stabilization, ultra wide angle of 8 megapixels and telephoto lens of 50 megapixels with 2x optical zoom. He LITTLE F8 Ultra I would go a step further with three sensors 50 megapixelsincluding a periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, designed for long-distance photography. On the front, there is talk of 20 megapixels for the Pro and up 32 megapixels for the Ultra, plenty for selfies and video calls.
Another key change is in the sound. Everything indicates that both models will sport the “Sound by Bose” label, with more powerful stereo speakers and, in the case of the Ultra, an additional speaker on the back to improve immersion in games and content. In short, the POCO F8 Ultra aims to compete with the main high-end multimedia references.
Expected price and global arrival: an aggressive proposal within the high range
Although POCO has not yet announced official prices, a strategy similar to that seen with the POCO F7 series is expected in Europe. Different leaks place the POCO F8 Pro in an approximate range of between 700 and 800 euroswhile the LITTLE F8 Ultra could move between 750 and 850 eurosalways depending on the memory chosen and the launch promotions.
The logical thing is that, after the Bali event, the brand confirms specific dates for Spain and the rest of Europe and Latin America, with an expected arrival a few weeks later. If the latest generation Snapdragon 8 processors are confirmed, the screens 2K of 120 hertzthe large battery with charge 100W and the audio signed by Bose, the POCO F8 Pro and the POCO F8 Ultra They aim to be two of the most interesting Android phones for those looking for a lot of power without paying the same as for a “classic” high-end. Would you consider taking the jump to one of these POCOs when they arrive in Spain?
