GSMArena full specs
Screen:
6.9"
Weight:
218g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
100W
Optical Zoom:
5x
Thickness:
7.9mm
Screen covers
91.8% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
86
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Camera
Strong main and telephoto cameras: The excellent primary sensor and capable 5x telephoto lens produce high-quality results and represent a clear improvement over the previous generation.
Performance
Flagship-grade performance: Powered by the SD 8 Elite Gen 5, the phone delivers incredible speed, stellar responsiveness, and upper-tier performance under typical conditions.
Design
Striking denim-textured design: The jeans-inspired rear finish is visually unique, tactile in hand, and gives the device a bold personality that stands out from typical glass or metal phones.
IP68 durability: Water and dust resistance reinforce the build quality and add resilience without compromising the expressive design.
Display
Bright and vibrant AMOLED display: The large OLED panel is described as brilliant, super-bright, colorful, and enhanced with Dolby Vision support for immersive viewing.
Battery
Excellent battery life: A large-capacity battery provides stellar endurance and consistently reliable all-day performance.
100W fast charging: Charging speeds are extremely fast and match real-world expectations, making top-ups quick and convenient.
Price
Competitive value for performance: Despite a higher price than its predecessor, it still offers flagship-level hardware and speed at a strong price relative to similarly powerful competitors.
Audio
Exceptional Bose-tuned speakers: The 2.1 speaker system delivers punchy, immersive, class-leading sound that ranks among the best available on any smartphone.
Connectivity
eSIM support: Newly added eSIM functionality expands connectivity flexibility for modern network usage.
Cons
Camera
Weak ultrawide implementation: The ultrawide camera lacks autofocus, delivers subpar video quality, and can feel of limited practical value.
Disappointing low-light photography: Camera performance drops in darker environments, and secondary lenses can appear somewhat soft or fuzzy.
No autofocus on selfie camera: The front-facing camera omits autofocus, reducing sharpness consistency.
Performance
Overheating under sustained load: Prolonged heavy use leads to significant heat buildup, heavy CPU throttling, and inconsistent performance.
Design
Polarizing design: The denim-inspired finish is divisive and unlikely to appeal to everyone.
Display
No LTPO technology: The display lacks granular refresh rate control, which contrasts with its otherwise premium positioning.
Battery
No charger in the box: Despite supporting 100W fast charging, the device does not include a charging brick.
Software
Unrefined HyperOS experience: The software includes annoying preinstalled apps, limited customization, and an interface that still requires refinement.
Limited long-term updates: The commitment of four major Android updates may not match broader flagship expectations.
Connectivity
Missing 6 GHz Wi-Fi: The absence of Wi-Fi 6E support limits access to the fastest modern wireless bands.
Availability
Limited availability: Stock shortages in many regions make the device difficult to purchase consistently.
Rankings
Where Poco F8 Ultra stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#15
Highest Optical Zoom
🥉#3
Largest Screen
#7
Smallest Screen
#57
Lightest
#52
Thinnest
#15
Fastest Charging
#6
Highest Screen Ratio
#4
Cheapest
#30