Story by Bahari Duniya | Written by Ranjan Sharma

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is a powerful 5G smartphone designed for high performance and long battery life. It features a massive 6500mAh battery, fast 50W charging, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, delivering smooth multitasking, ample space, and reliable connectivity across GSM, HSPA, LTE, and 5G networks.
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra features a sleek yet durable body with dimensions of 163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (or 8.3 mm) and a solid weight of 218–220 g, giving it a premium in-hand feel. Its build combines a glass front with Poco Shield Glass, an aluminum alloy frame, and a fiber-reinforced plastic or silicone polymer back, ensuring strength and style.
The phone supports flexible Nano-SIM and eSIM configurations and is certified IP68, making it resistant to dust and water. The stunning 6.9-inch AMOLED display delivers 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, ultra-high brightness up to 3500 nits, and sharp 1200 × 2608 resolution, offering an immersive viewing experience.
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs on Android 16 with HyperOS 3, delivering a smooth and refined user experience.
It is powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset, paired with an octa-core Oryon V3 CPU and Adreno 840 GPU for top-tier performance. With UFS 4.1 storage and up to 16GB RAM, multitasking and speed are effortless.
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra delivers flagship-level photography with a versatile triple 50 MP camera system. The main wide sensor captures sharp, detailed shots with OIS and dual-pixel PDAF, while the periscope telephoto lens offers impressive 5x optical zoom for distant subjects without quality loss.
An ultrawide camera expands the frame for landscapes and group shots. Advanced features like a color spectrum sensor, HDR, and panorama enhance image accuracy. Video performance is equally strong, supporting 8K recording, high-frame-rate slow motion, and HDR10+. On the front, the 32 MP selfie camera produces clear photos and smooth 4K video, ideal for content creation and video calls.
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra offers an immersive audio experience with stereo speakers tuned by Bose, featuring a powerful Bose 2.1 system with a dedicated woofer and support for Dolby Atmos. It delivers rich, detailed sound through 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res and Hi-Res wireless audio, despite the absence of a 3.5mm jack.
Connectivity is equally advanced, with Wi-Fi 6/7, Bluetooth 6.0 supporting aptX Adaptive and LHDC 5.0, and precise global positioning via multi-band GPS systems. Extras like NFC, an infrared port, and USB-C 3.2 with DisplayPort add everyday versatility.
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra comes equipped with advanced sensors, including an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass for secure and accurate use.
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Its 6500mAh battery supports ultra-fast 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, all available in Black, White, and Denim Blue finishes.