The wait is officially over. POCO has unveiled its most powerful lineup yet, the POCO F8 Series, at a global launch event today, in Bali, Indonesia. The event introduced the highly anticipated POCO F8 Pro and the top-tier POCO F8 Ultra.
This launch marks a significant leap for the brand, moving beyond the “flagship killer” moniker to deliver bona fide flagship experiences with cutting-edge Snapdragon silicon, advanced camera systems, and premium builds.
POCO F8 Pro: The Balanced Powerhouse
The POCO F8 Pro is designed to offer high-end performance at a competitive price point. It features a robust 6.59-inch HyperRGB AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, ensuring crisp visuals and smooth interactions.
Under the hood, the F8 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, last year’s flagship processor capable of handling demanding gaming and multitasking with ease. Paired with a substantial 6,210mAh battery and 100W fast wired charging, ensuring you stay powered throughout the day.
POCO has also upgraded the F8 Pro’s camera system with a triple camera setup consisting of:
- 50MP Main Camera
- 50MP Telephoto Camera (2.5x optical zoom)
- 8MP Ultrawide Camera
- 20MP Front Camera for selfies.
And the upgrades don’t stop there. The fingerprint sensor has also been upgraded to an ultrasonic one as opposed to the widely available optical sensor. Lastly, who could forget POCO’s new partnership with renowned audio maker, Bose.
POCO F8 Ultra: The Ultimate Flagship
Stepping up to the Ultra tier, the POCO F8 Ultra is a beast of a device built for enthusiasts who demand the absolute best. It boasts a larger 6.9-inch HyperRGB AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and superior brightness capabilities.
The F8 Ultra takes that a step further with the latest and greatest that Qualcomm offers, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, promising unmatched speed and efficiency. And to keep this powerhouse running, it packs a 6,500 mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
The F8 Ultra’s camera has also been upgraded, featuring a triple 50 MP array:
- 50MP Main Camera
- 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (5x optical zoom)
- 50MP Ultrawide Camera
- 32MP Front Camera
Like the Pro, the Ultra features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP69 dust and water resistance, and speakers tuned by Bose. But unlike the former, the latter introduces a new element, the dedicated woofer found besides the camera.
Pricing and Availability
POCO wants to conquer the flagship market with an aggressive “Early Bird” pricing that puts it on upper mid-range territory. Available from now until December 9, you can cop the F8 Pro for just ₱26,299 (from ₱29,999) for the 12/256GB variant and ₱28,999 (from ₱28,299) for the variant with 12/512GB.
The same goes for the F8 Ultra, with a price of ₱34,999 (from ₱39,999) for the 12/256GB one and ₱37,999 (from ₱32,999) for the 16GB/512GB variant. With prices like that, the POCO F8 Series looks to dominate the flagship market with exceptional value for performance enthusiasts.
And as an added bonus, Shopee buyers can get an additional limited ₱500 POCO Voucher for the POCO F8 Pro. While the POCO F8 Ultra will exclusively be available on Lazada.
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