The Poco F8 series is quietly turning into one of the most anticipated Android launches of late 2025. Over the past week, multiple leaks have painted a detailed picture of the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra, and today, November 15, 2025, brought yet another wave of information: new Geekbench listings and even a full “spec sheet” article claiming to describe the Poco F8 Pro 2025 in detail. [1]
At the same time, earlier European reports have focused on two things fans really care about: a Bose‑tuned sound system “never seen before in a smartphone” and some controversial changes to batteries and chargers in the global versions. [2]
Below is a roundup of everything credible we know right now about the Poco F8 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra, how today’s stories fit into the puzzle, and what it all means if you’re planning a flagship upgrade.
Bose‑tuned audio: Poco’s bold new differentiator
A leak of the Poco F8 Pro’s retail box, published by XiaomiAdictos and echoed by NotebookCheck, confirms a prominent “Sound by Bose” logo on the packaging. [3]
This makes the F8 Pro:
- The first Poco phone to feature audio co‑developed with Bose, and
- Effectively the global twin of the Redmi K90, which already launched in China with Bose‑branded speakers. [4]
Spanish outlet XiaomiAdictos even describes the setup as a sound system “never before seen in a smartphone”, hinting at more than just simple stereo speakers. [5]
For the Poco F8 Ultra, leaks based on the Redmi K90 Pro Max go a step further: MovilZona reports a 2.1‑channel stereo arrangement with speakers on the rear of the phone, again in collaboration with Bose, designed to deliver stronger bass and a more immersive soundstage than typical top‑ and bottom‑firing setups. [6]
If these details hold, the F8 series isn’t just about raw performance – Poco is clearly trying to turn audio into a headline feature.
Poco F8 Pro: display, camera and battery – the “affordable flagship” blueprint
Most leaks agree that the Poco F8 Pro is a rebranded Redmi K90 for global markets, with some tweaks for battery and memory. [7]
Display and design
From MovilZona, XiaomiAdictos and NotebookCheck, the F8 Pro is expected to offer: [8]
- 6.59‑inch LTPO flat display
- 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 3,500 nits peak brightness (reported for the global version) [9]
- 3D ultrasonic in‑display fingerprint sensor
- IP68 / IP69 protection in many leaks, positioning it alongside premium flagships [10]
Cameras
Camera leaks are remarkably consistent: [11]
- 50MP Light Hunter 800 main sensor with optical image stabilisation
- Ultra‑wide camera (8MP in some early reports)
- 50MP telephoto with around 2.5× optical zoom – a first for a “Pro” model in the Poco F series, which until now reserved serious zoom for “Ultra” variants
On paper, that puts the F8 Pro squarely in upper‑mid to flagship‑tier camera territory, particularly if software tuning catches up with the hardware.
Battery and charging – 7,100mAh or something smaller?
Here, leaks start to diverge:
- MovilZona and early NotebookCheck coverage suggest a massive 7,100mAh battery with 100W wired charging, essentially mirroring the Redmi K90. [12]
- Later reporting from NotebookCheck, referencing follow‑up leaks, warns that the global F8 Pro may not actually inherit the full 7,100mAh capacity from the Chinese model, hinting at a smaller pack to differentiate it from the Ultra and from Redmi’s Chinese flagship. [13]
Qoo10’s summary of global F8 series specifications focuses heavily on the Ultra’s battery downgrade, but doesn’t state a precise global capacity for the F8 Pro, beyond reiterating 100W fast charging. [14]
In short: expect big battery plus 100W charging, but don’t bank on the full 7,100mAh in the global F8 Pro until Poco confirms it.
Poco F8 Ultra: a Redmi K90 Pro Max for everyone else
On the Ultra side, there’s far less disagreement: almost every leak says the Poco F8 Ultra is essentially a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max. [15]
Display and build
According to MovilZona and Nokiamob: [16]
- 6.9‑inch AMOLED display
- Around 1.5K resolution at up to 120Hz
- Ultrasonic in‑display fingerprint scanner
- IP69 rating and aerospace‑grade aluminium frame
- A unique rear‑mounted 2.1‑channel speaker system, tuned with Bose
Cameras and battery
Borrowing directly from the Redmi K90 Pro Max config, the F8 Ultra is expected to feature: [17]
- Triple 50MP rear cameras:
- 50MP main with OIS
- 50MP periscope telephoto (reports mention up to 5× optical zoom)
- 50MP ultra‑wide
- 32MP selfie camera
- A huge 7,560mAh battery on the Chinese K90 Pro Max, with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
However, a key twist is that the global F8 Ultra is widely expected to use a smaller 6,500mAh battery, according to both NotebookCheck and Qoo10, trading some endurance for a slimmer and lighter chassis. [18]
Pricing expectations
MovilZona estimates that the F8 Ultra will land in Europe at around €600–€700, similar to the F7 Ultra’s original price bracket. [19]
In India, Smartprix’s “upcoming” list currently pegs the Poco F8 Ultra at ₹56,990 and the Poco F8 Pro at ₹44,990, although these are clearly flagged as rumoured placeholders rather than official prices. [20]
Today’s big story: new Geekbench leaks sharpen the performance picture
The most concrete news today (November 15, 2025) revolves around fresh Geekbench listings for both phones, covered by TechnoSports and corroborated by Gadgets360 and NotebookCheck. [21]
Poco F8 Pro – Snapdragon 8 Elite flexes its muscles
According to the Geekbench 6 entries, the Poco F8 Pro (model 2510DPC44G) is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite with 12GB of RAM and scores around: [22]
- 2,288 points (single‑core)
- 8,494 points (multi‑core)
NotebookCheck’s deeper comparison puts these numbers roughly: [23]
- About 10% faster in single‑core and over 38% faster in multi‑core than the Poco F7 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- Around 4% ahead of the Poco F7 Ultra in multi‑core
- Roughly 10% ahead of many other Snapdragon 8 Elite phones in multi‑core, even at this pre‑release stage
The catch? In single‑core, the F8 Pro is still slightly behind other Snapdragon 8 Elite devices tested so far. NotebookCheck and others blame this on early firmware – a common issue with pre‑launch units. [24]
Poco F8 Ultra – Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 goes all‑out
For the Poco F8 Ultra (model 25102PCBEG), Geekbench results are even more aggressive. Gadgets360 and TechnoSports report scores of: [25]
- 3,571 points (single‑core)
- 10,501 points (multi‑core)
NotebookCheck’s own look at the listing notes very similar numbers (3,327 / 9,872 in an earlier run), confirming: [26]
- The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with peak clocks around 4.61GHz on the prime cores
- 16GB of RAM, making the Ultra the performance‑focused hero of the series
Taken together, today’s benchmarks strongly suggest that the F8 Pro already outpaces last year’s F7 Ultra, while the F8 Ultra is shaping up as a true “affordable flagship” capable of trading blows with many 2026 top‑end phones.
RAM, storage and the “Pro vs Ultra” split
One of the more controversial leaks from earlier this month came from NotebookCheck, which cites leaker Paras Guglani in claiming that: [27]
- The Poco F8 Pro’s global variants will be capped at 12GB RAM, without a 16GB option.
- The F8 Ultra, by contrast, will reach 16GB of RAM globally, as now confirmed by Geekbench.
- Both phones will likely lose some of the top‑end 1TB storage and largest battery options seen on their Chinese Redmi counterparts.
Qoo10’s detailed breakdown of the global Poco F8 Ultra aligns with this strategy, pointing to only two global memory configurations – 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB – plus the smaller 6,500mAh battery. [28]
In other words, Xiaomi seems to be drawing a clearer line between the two models:
- F8 Pro – more affordable flagship, 12GB RAM, slightly smaller battery in global trim.
- F8 Ultra – halo device with 16GB RAM, more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and bigger battery (even after a downgrade).
No charger in the box? The F8 Pro follows a familiar trend
Both NotebookCheck and XiaomiAdictos highlight an unpopular detail on that leaked F8 Pro retail box: there’s no clear mention of an included charger, and leaks from Abhishek Yadav suggest the phone may follow the trend of premium devices shipping without a power brick – especially in Europe. [29]
That’s particularly ironic given that:
- The phone is expected to support 100W fast charging, and
- Many buyers may need to purchase a separate compatible 100W or higher GaN charger to actually enjoy those speeds. [30]
For buyers, that’s worth factoring into the total cost of ownership, especially if you’re upgrading from an older device with a slower or incompatible adapter.
Security Radar’s “full spec” article – exciting, but treat as speculative
Also published today is a long article from Security Radar, which goes as far as describing the “POCO F8 Pro 2025” as officially unveiled, listing specs such as: [31]
- 6.8‑inch 2K 144Hz AMOLED display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- A gigantic 7,100mAh battery with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging
- A 200MP main camera, plus 12MP ultra‑wide and 10MP telephoto
- 8/12/16GB RAM and 256GB–1TB storage
- IP68 rating, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and a premium design
- Expected starting price around $599
However, in its own disclaimer, the article admits that all specifications and prices are based on leaks and teasers and may change in the final product. [32]
Several details – like the 7,100mAh battery and 120W charging – are consistent with earlier Redmi K90‑based leaks, but others, such as the 200MP camera, don’t match the 50MP Light Hunter 800 information cited by multiple independent outlets. [33]
The safest way to read this piece:
It’s an enthusiastic consolidation of rumours, not an official spec sheet.
Launch window: late 2025 or early 2026
Most sources now agree that:
- Both Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra have cleared NBTC certification in Thailand, confirming plans for a global release. [34]
- The global launch window is pencilled in for late 2025 or early 2026, with some speculation that Xiaomi may bring the series forward compared to the F7, which launched globally in March. [35]
Given how much detail is already leaking – including full Geekbench runs and packaging photos – an official teaser campaign is likely not far off.
Should you wait for the Poco F8 series?
Based on what we know as of November 15, 2025:
Why the F8 Pro looks promising
- Big performance jump over the F7 Pro and even the F7 Ultra in multi‑core workloads
- Strong camera setup with a proper telephoto lens
- Bose‑tuned speakers and a high‑end LTPO 2K display
- Likely more affordable than the Ultra, with still‑flagship‑class hardware
Why the F8 Ultra is the true flagship
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB RAM for maximum performance
- Larger battery (even after global downgrades) and fast wired + wireless charging
- Premium build, IP69 rating and a triple 50MP camera system with periscope zoom
Things to keep in mind
- The F8 Pro may not get a 16GB RAM option globally. [36]
- The charger situation could annoy some buyers, especially in regions where it’s omitted. [37]
- Specs like exact battery capacity, camera resolutions and prices are still subject to change until Poco makes everything official. [38]
If you’re on a Poco F6 or older and you care about audio, battery life and raw performance, the F8 series looks like a very strong reason to wait a little longer before upgrading. If you already own a Poco F7 Ultra, the upgrade will likely come down to how much you value Bose sound, battery gains and the extra punch from Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Ultra.
For now, all eyes are on Poco to turn weeks of leaks into a proper launch event.
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