Xiaomi POCO F8 Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F8 Ultra

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POCO F8 Pro compared with POCO F8 Ultra
XiaomiPOCO F8 ProXiaomiPOCO F8 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2025November 2025
Display
Screen size6.59″6.9″
Resolution2510 × 11562608 × 1200 (better)
Sharpness419 pixels per inch (better)416 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display typeHyperRGB AMOLED with full RGB subpixels, 12-bit colour and DCI-P3; native resolution is 2510 × 1156AMOLED with full RGB subpixel structure, 12-bit colour, 68 billion colours and 5,000,000:1 contrast; marketed as 6.9 inches, with approximately 6.85-inch full-rectangle diagonal stated by the maker
Brightness detail600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum600 nits typical, 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, 3,500 nits peak covering 25% of the screen and 1 nit minimum
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iPOCO Shield Glass
Display featuresHDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling, 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0 and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certificationsDCI-P3, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, circular polarisation, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo, Wet Touch 2.0, Original Colour PRO, Pro HDR and TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB12 GB – 16 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU3 nm Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.32 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.53 GHz3 nm, third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU; two prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and six performance cores up to 3.6 GHz
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830, identified in the maker FAQQualcomm Adreno GPU; maker gives no numeric suffix; dedicated VisionBoost D8 with GEX assists supported games with AI super resolution, 120 fps frame interpolation and Game HDR, and selected YouTube/Netflix video scenarios
AI engineQualcomm Hexagon NPUQualcomm AI engine
Storage typeLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GBLPDDR5X RAM at 9,600 Mbps and UFS 4.1 enhanced storage firmware; 12 GB/256 GB or 16 GB/512 GB
CoolingLiquidCool Technology and WildBoost performance optimisationLiquidCool Technology, 6,700 mm² 3D dual-channel, dual-layer IceLoop system with separate processor and camera cooling; WildBoost optimisation
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom2.5×5× (better)
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Main cameraLight Fusion 800, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.55-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and 4-in-1 binning to 2.0 µm pixelsLight Fusion 950, 50 MP, f/1.67, 1/1.31-inch sensor, OIS, one glass plus six plastic lens elements and 4-in-1 binning to 2.4 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.250 MP, f/2.4 and 18 mm equivalent focal length
Telephoto camera50 MP, f/2.2 and 60 mm equivalent focal length; electronic rather than optical stabilisation confirmed by maker FAQ50 MP periscope, f/3.0, OIS, four-element lens, 115 mm equivalent focal length and focusing from 30 cm to infinity
Front camera20 MP32 MP; automatic 0.8× framing for group selfies
Zoom2.5× optical telephoto confirmed by the maker FAQ5× optical, 10× lossless in-sensor crop and 20× Ultra Zoom processing
Video recording8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30/60 fps; Full HD at 30/60 fps; HD at 30 fps; slow motion HD at 120/240/480/960/1,920 fps or Full HD at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresDynamic Shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, 50 MP mode, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, voice shutter, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter, time-lapse and ShootSteadyDynamic Shots at 1440p with EIS and HDR, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, portrait, Pro, super macro, Burst Shot Mode 2.0, adaptive telephoto, Supermoon, HDR, panorama, long exposure, video teleprompter and ShootSteady; regional AI gallery editing
Battery and charging
Battery6,210 mAh6,500 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 100 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detail6,210 mAh typical; maker laboratory claims over 16 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles6,500 mAh typical silicon-carbon dual-cell battery; maker laboratory claims 15.14 hours continuous use and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge, 100 W PPS and PD 3.0/2.0; maker laboratory claim of 1–100% in 37 minutes at 25°C with Top Speed mode disabled; separate 120 W adaptor recommended100 W HyperCharge; PD 3.0/2.0 and 100 W PPS support, with global PPS rollout stated for early December 2025; maker laboratory claim of full charge in 38 minutes; separate 120 W adaptor recommended
Wireless chargingNot supported, confirmed by the maker FAQ50 W wireless HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 50% charge in 31 minutes; wireless charger sold separately
Charges other devicesUp to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCOUp to 22.5 W wired reverse charging for compatible devices tested by POCO
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight199 g (better)218 g
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm (better)
Height × width157.49 × 75.25 mm163.33 × 77.82 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsMetal frame and one-piece glass back; Titanium Silver is the colour nameAluminium-alloy frame, camera surround and lens bezel; glass-fibre and third-generation Nano-tech back materials; Denim Blue describes the finish and contains no denim fabric
ColoursBlack, Blue and Titanium SilverBlack and Denim Blue; main dimensions and weight are for Black, while Denim Blue is 8.3 mm thick and weighs 220 g
Water resistance detailIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wearIP68; maker test in static freshwater at 1.5 m for 30 minutes with temperature difference no greater than 5 K; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and AI Face UnlockUltrasonic in-display fingerprint reader with press-and-slide enrolment and AI Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker and colour-temperature sensors; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersTwo symmetrical Bose-tuned 1115F speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless AudioBose-tuned 2.1-channel system with two symmetrical 1115F stereo speakers and separate 1620 subwoofer; Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesThree-microphone arrayThree-microphone array
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, confirmed by maker FAQXiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Expert Reviews
AI features–Regional Xiaomi HyperAI writing, speech recognition, interpreter, search, dynamic wallpapers and image-editing tools, Google Gemini and Circle to Search; some features require internet access or software updates
Safety featuresRegional Xiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; actual range depends on surroundingsXiaomi Offline Communication supports voice calls over 1 km in open, unobstructed environments with a SIM and signed-in Xiaomi account; availability and actual range depend on region and surroundings
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptorPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; standard UK box excludes adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile network5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; Surge T1+ signal tuner5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM, 4×4 MIMO; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78; Surge T1S and Surge T1+ signal tuners
SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrierDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; eSIM depends on region and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updatesWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, multi-link operation, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; newer standards depend on region, network and applicable updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4; SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and AuracastBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA, Auracast and MIHC
NFCSupported; regional functions varySupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C; maker FAQ describes USB 2.0 interface and cableUSB-C
PositioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5; assisted positioning

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