The POCO F8 Ultra is the top F-series model, and the first POCO with a 5x periscope lens. Inside is a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It scores 3.8 to 3.9 million in AnTuTu, depending on the test version. The 6.9-inch AMOLED is flat and runs at 120Hz. All three rear cameras are 50MP: a Light Fusion 950 main sensor, the periscope and an ultrawide. The speakers are tuned by Bose and include a small woofer, which is rare on a phone. It has an aluminum frame and an IP68 rating.
Battery and charging
The 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery is the largest POCO has put in an F-series phone. Wired charging is 100W (full in about 38 minutes) and wireless is 50W (about 31 minutes to 50%). It can also charge other devices at up to 22.5W.
POCO F8 Ultra Price and alternatives
The 11.11 sale price on AliExpress starts at $575.42 (26,469.15 UAH). To get it, stack the $120 seller coupon with the $120 promo code UAD11120, which takes $240 off. The code has a limited quota, so use it early. Check the RAM and storage option before you pay.
At this price you get a telephoto lens and 50W wireless charging, which are usually found on pricier phones. In the same brand, the POCO F8 Pro costs less, and the Xiaomi 17 is a smaller 6.3-inch alternative. Outside it, the iQOO 15 and OnePlus 15 compete directly. The iQOO 15 has a bigger 7,000 mAh battery, but its 6.85-inch screen is a little smaller, and both phones charge at 100W.
- 5x periscope telephoto with OIS
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging on a 6,500 mAh battery
- Bose speakers with a woofer, and IP68 rating
Cons:
- No microSD slot or 3.5mm jack
- Heavy at 218 g
