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Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.59 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP

Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB)
8.7/10

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

90%

8.7

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

★Better than 97% of smartphones
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

★Better than 98%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

25%

9.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

8.8

Display

15%

8.3

Battery

10%

9.3

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

★Better than 97%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 87%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

25%

9.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.5

Camera

15%

8.8

Display

15%

8.3

Battery

10%

9.3

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

8.7
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 8.7 points, which is higher than 83.5% of smartphones.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

8.7

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

8.4
Brand name
Poco
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor which is faster than processors in 95.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.32 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 96.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
HyperOS
This smartphone uses the HyperOS operating system. 0% of smartphones use a different operating system.
HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Android version
Android 16
This smartphone runs Android version Android 16 which is newer than that found in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 4.4% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 68.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
2 SIM (nano + nano) or 1 SIM + 1 eSIM or 2 eSIM (max 2 active at once)
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.59 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.59 inches which is smaller than the screens of 67.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1156x 2510 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1156x2510 px which is higher than that of 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
419 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 419 ppi which is higher than that of 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,210 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,210 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 81.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
100 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 90.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.2% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
37 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 37 min which is faster than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.5 mm which is shorter than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
75.3 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.3 mm which is narrower than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
94,200 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 94,200 cm³ which is smaller than 62.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2.5 x vs 0 x).
    2.5 x vs 0 x
  • 8.03x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (25,000 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    MAXED OUT
    25,000 vs 3,115
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 24.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6210 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,210 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 9.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 13.9% better value for money
    Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.35 vs 7.3).
    8.35 vs 7.34
  • 60.1% more popular
    Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.71 vs 5.4).
    8.71 vs 5.44
  • 8.03x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (25,000 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    MAXED OUT
    25,000 vs 3,115
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2.02x higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (21,768 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    21,768 vs 10,783
  • 2.43x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,292 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,292 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3.32x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 6x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 4.95x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (6,068 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    6,068 vs 1,226
  • 3.49x faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (9600 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    9,600 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 3.35x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (8,494 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    8,494 vs 2,533
  • 6x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (192 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    192 KB vs 32 KB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    LPDDR5
    5 vs 4
  • 15.8% faster GPU clock
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1100 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 95.3% more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8000 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,000 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Direct OS updates
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Creativity Assistant, AI Cutouts, Subject Recognition, Background Inpainting, AI Super Resolution
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 16 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 16 vs Android 14
  • Supports fast boot
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 2.5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2.5 x vs 0 x).
    2.5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Includes crash detection
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Has a heart rate monitor
    This smartphone features a heart rate monitor, the average smartphone does not. 4.9% of smartphones include a built-in heart rate sensor.
  • Supports motion tracking
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 3.03x higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 660 nits
  • 2,500 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (3500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 2x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (480 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    480 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1156x2510 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1156x2510 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 6.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (419 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    419 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 7i vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 200.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1094 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,094 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 24.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6210 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,210 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 25 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (37 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    37 min vs 62 min
  • 36.1% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1070 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,070 min vs 786 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Is designed for seniors
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 6.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.0 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.7 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 51.3% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (3.9 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    3.9 vs 8
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 2.19x more expensive
    Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£570 vs £260).
    £570 vs £260
  • 1.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.19x more expensive
    Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£570 vs £260).
    £570 vs £260
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 51.3% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (3.9 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    3.9 vs 8
  • 1.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g

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galaxus.at
26/11/2025
Summary of the review
Poco F8 Pro review: great battery life and telephoto camera, average sound
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thetechnovore.com
09/01/2026
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POCO F8 Pro Reviewed. - The Technovore
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phonearena.com
27/11/2025
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Poco F8 Pro Review: Another flagship killer?;
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digitec.ch
26/11/2025
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Poco F8 Pro Review: Top-tier Battery Life and Telephoto Camera, Sound Only Average
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chinamobilemag.de
29/01/2026
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topesdegama.com
26 de noviembre de 2025
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The POCO F8 Pro has little to envy its bigger brother for
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What we like about Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • Exceptional price-to-performance ratio powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
  • Vibrant and bright 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 3,500 nits peak brightness
  • Outstanding battery life from a 6,210 mAh capacity, lasting 1.5 to 2 days
  • Ultra-fast 100W wired charging that fills the battery in under 40 minutes
  • Reliable main and telephoto cameras (2.5x optical zoom) for high-quality daylight shots
  • Premium features including IP68 dust and water resistance and a fast ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
  • Clean and smooth user experience with HyperOS 3 based on Android 16

What we don't like about Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • Underwhelming 8MP ultrawide camera with soft details and limited dynamic range
  • Lack of support for standard wireless charging (only reverse wireless is available)
  • Significant thermal throttling and high temperatures under prolonged heavy gaming loads
  • Audio quality is described as harsh or flat at high volumes, despite Bose tuning
  • The retail box does not include a power adapter in many regions
  • HyperOS software still contains bloatware and occasional intrusive advertising
  • Outdated USB 2.0 port which lacks support for wired video output

Verdict

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is an all-round flagship smartphone powered by the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform with a 3nm process, offering massive 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Key features include a vibrant 6.59" POCO HyperRGB AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a stunning 3,500 nits peak brightness, an IP68 dust and water-resistant build, and a massive 6210mAh battery with 100W HyperCharge support. Photography is a major pro, featuring a versatile triple camera system with a 50MP main sensor (with OIS) and a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens, complemented by "Sound by Bose" symmetrical stereo speakers for a premium audio experience. On the downside, some reviewers note the phone can run warm during extended, intensive gaming sessions despite the cooling system, and some feel the use of Gorilla Glass 7i is slightly mid-range compared to the Victus 2 or Armor found on absolute top-tier flagships.

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