POCO launched its POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra smartphones on November 26, 2025. Both smartphones feature Android 16 based HyperOS 3. Along with that, the F8 Ultra is the higher-end model with a newer processor, better cameras, a larger display and battery, and wireless charging support. Here is a detailed comparison on specifications before you make a decision.
| Aspect | Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro |
| Dimension | 163.3 x 77.8 x 7.9 mm or 8.3 mm | 157.5 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 218 g or 220 g (7.69 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Poco Shield Glass), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Durability | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display | AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1156 x 2510 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~419 ppi density) |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF (30cm – ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88″, 0.61µm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.88″, 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF, 2.5x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm |
| Main Camera Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44″, 0.64µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 0.7µm |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery | 6500 mAh 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 38 mins 22.5W reverse wireless | 6210 mAh 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 37 min, 22.5W reverse wired |
Size
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm2 (~91.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- 6.59 inches, 106.5 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Protection
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- Poco Shield Glass
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
OS
Both Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro feature Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Chipset
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Internal
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
WLAN
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
Both devices integrate fingerprints (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro sensors, and compass.
Available Colour
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- Black, White, Denim Blue
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
- Titanium Silver, Blue, Black
Unique Features of Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
- The rear camera has a 5x optical zoom
- Shows 9% longer battery life (32:38 vs 30:03 hours)
- Handles wireless charging up to 50W
- Newer Bluetooth version (v6.0)
- Has a 0.31-inch larger screen size
- 25% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3865K versus 3086K)
- 55% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 3553 and 2292 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Verdict
The Poco F8 Ultra is the higher-end model, and it is priced at Rs. 64,990 for 12GB/256GB model. The F8 Pro variant starts lower, around Rs. 37,990-Rs. 44,990. Poco F8 Ultra offers substantial differences in camera hardware and premium features like better build and potentially faster ports. This makes the Ultra model a true flagship, and the F8 Pro a strong premium mid-range version.
If you are looking for better camera, performance, gaming, and connectivity features, you should purchase Poco F8 Ultra.
FAQs
Which phone has the better display, Poco F8 Ultra or F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra usually features a brighter, higher-quality display with improved color accuracy.
Is the camera quality significantly better on the Poco F8 Ultra?
Yes, the Ultra includes enhanced sensors and improved image processing for better photos.
Which device is better for gaming, Poco F8 Ultra or F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Ultra performs better in gaming due to its stronger chipset and cooling system.
Which phone offers better battery life?
Battery life is similar, but the Ultra may last slightly longer due to a more efficient processor.
