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Key specs
Released
November 2025
Launch price (US)
$729
Form factor
Standard
OS
Android
Display
6.9″
Main camera
50 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
6,500 mAh
Wired charging
100 W
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
217 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
4 years
What the reviewers said
TechRadar UK
4.5/5Aug 21, 2026
Poco F8 Ultra delivers flagship performance, strong cameras, and great battery life at a low price, though its design closely mimics the iPhone 17 Pro and the denim finish is…
Stellar battery life, lasting well over a day
Immense performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Great rear cameras that exceed expectations
Bose-tuned speakers with noticeable bass
Low price relative to comparable flagships
Denim Blue finish is an acquired taste
Front camera is not the best
Chipset overheats during long gaming sessions
Limited US availability, only via third-party retailers
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.