POCO today launched its premium F8 Series, marking its entry into the flagship smartphone segment with the POCO F8 Ultra and POCO F8 Pro. The event in Bali also introduced two new tablets, the POCO Pad X1 and POCO Pad M1, expanding the brand’s AIoT ecosystem.
Why it Matters: POCO is pushing into the premium segment, offering high-performance smartphones and tablets with innovations in gaming, photography, and audio. Partnerships with Bose and the introduction of POCO HyperRGB displays aim to redefine mobile entertainment and productivity experiences for tech-savvy users.
The POCO F8 Ultra is powered by a dual-chipset setup: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and VisionBoost D8, delivering top-tier gaming and AI performance. It features the first mobile 2.1-channel triple-speaker system with Sound by Bose, a POCO HyperRGB display, a 50MP Light Fusion 950 camera with 5x periscope zoom, and a 6500mAh battery with 100W HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging.
The POCO F8 Pro offers flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 50MP main camera with telephoto support, 6210mAh battery, 100W HyperCharge, and POCO HyperRGB display. Both devices support Xiaomi HyperOS 3, eSIM, and POCO Astral Communication features.
POCO F8 Ultra
- Colors: Denim Blue, Black
- Variants: 12GB+256GB (₱34,999 launch, ₱40,999 SRP), 16GB+512GB (₱37,999 launch, ₱42,999 SRP)
- Display: POCO HyperRGB, 6.9-inch, DC dimming, 1-nit minimum brightness
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + VisionBoost D8
- RAM: 12/16GB
- Storage: 256/512GB
- Rear Cameras: 50MP Light Fusion 950 + 50MP 5x periscope + 50MP ultra-wide
- Selfie Camera: 32MP with 0.8X intelligent wide-angle mode
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, eSIM, POCO Astral Communication
- Other Features: Sound by Bose, LiquidCool 3D dual-layer IceLoop, HyperOS 3, HyperBoost Gaming
- OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 6500mAh, 100W HyperCharge, 50W wireless
- Colors: Denim Blue, Black
POCO F8 Pro
- Colors: Titanium Silver, Blue, Black
- Variants: 12GB+256GB (₱26,299 launch, ₱29,999 SRP), 12GB+512GB (₱28,299 launch, ₱31,999 SRP)
- Display: POCO HyperRGB, 6.59-inch, 2K-like clarity, DC dimming
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256/512GB
- Rear Cameras: 50MP main + 50MP telephoto 2.5x + 50MP ultra-wide
- Selfie Camera: To be confirmed
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, eSIM, POCO Astral Communication
- Other Features: LiquidCool 3D triple-layer IceLoop, HyperOS 3, WildBoost Optimization
- OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 6210mAh, 100W HyperCharge
- Colors: Titanium Silver, Blue, Black
The tablets, POCO Pad X1 and Pad M1, provide versatile performance for gaming, multitasking, and entertainment, with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (X1) and 7s Gen 4 (M1) processors, high-refresh-rate displays, large batteries, and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos.
POCO Pad X1
- Colors: Grey, Blue
- Variant: 8GB+512GB (₱19,999 launch, ₱24,999 SRP) with free keyboard
- Display: 11.2-inch 3.2K, up to 144Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Other Features: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, Xiaomi HyperOS
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 8850mAh, 45W turbo charging
POCO Pad M1
- Colors: Grey, Blue
- Variant: 8GB+256GB (₱12,999 launch, ₱15,999 SRP) with free keyboard
- Display: 12.1-inch 2.5K, up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Other Features: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, Xiaomi HyperOS
- Battery and Fast Charge Tech: 12,000mAh
With the new F8 Series and tablets, POCO aims to deliver premium performance, immersive audio-visual experiences, and smarter productivity tools. Buy now online.
Will the POCO F8 Series redefine flagship smartphones for young, performance-focused users in the Philippines?
