Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra features a slim design with a thickness of just 7.9 mm, weighing 220 g and measuring 77.8 mm in width and 163.3 mm in height. It has an IP68 rating, making it waterproof up to a depth of 1.5 meters. Despite its durable construction, it does not include a rugged build. The device also does not support folding, providing a traditional smartphone form factor. Its volume is 100.37 cm³, offering a balanced size for comfortable handling.

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra features a large 6.9″ OLED/AMOLED display with a high resolution of 1200 x 2608 px and a pixel density of 416 ppi. It supports an impressive 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate for smooth interaction. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i and offers a peak brightness of 2000 nits. Additionally, it supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision for an enhanced viewing experience, while the contrast ratio of 5000000:1 ensures deep blacks and vivid colors. The screen also includes an Always-On Display feature, but lacks a secondary screen.

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra delivers exceptional performance with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It achieves an impressive AnTuTu benchmark score of 3,797,111 and a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 10,059, ensuring smooth multitasking and high processing power. The device also features a powerful GPU, the Adreno 830, with a clock speed of 1200 MHz, and supports technologies like multithreading, 64-bit processing, and ECC memory for enhanced reliability and speed.

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra features a versatile triple camera setup with 50MP sensors for each of its three main cameras, offering a wide aperture of 1.7, 3, and 2.4f. It supports optical zoom up to 5x and includes built-in optical image stabilization for sharper photos and smoother videos. The device also includes a 32MP front camera for high-quality selfies and video calls, along with advanced features like manual focus, phase-detection autofocus, and continuous autofocus for video recording. Additionally, it supports various modes such as HDR, slow-motion video, time-lapse, and panorama shots, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Running on Android 16, this device offers a comprehensive suite of privacy and customization features, including options for location privacy, camera and microphone access control, and blocking app tracking. Users can enjoy an intuitive experience with features like theme customization, dark mode, and dynamic theming, while also benefiting from on-device machine learning, customizable notifications, and full-page screenshots. Additional functionality includes multi-user support, offline voice recognition, PiP mode, and the ability to offload apps, making it a versatile platform for personal and professional use.

With a powerful 6500 mAh battery, this device ensures long-lasting use. It supports fast charging at an impressive 100W and offers wireless charging at 50W, providing convenience and speed. While it doesn’t include reverse wireless charging, the device comes with a charger and features a battery level indicator to keep you informed on your charge status. Additionally, the rechargeable battery is non-removable, ensuring optimal safety and performance.

This device offers an enhanced audio experience with stereo speakers and supports advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX for high-quality wireless sound. While it lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack and features like LDAC or a radio, it is equipped with three microphones to ensure clear audio capture for calls and recordings.

This device offers advanced connectivity with 5G support, fast download speeds of 10000 MBits/s, and Bluetooth 6 for smooth wireless connections. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, NFC, USB Type-C, and includes essential sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, and GPS. While it lacks support for external memory, HDMI, and certain biometric features like facial recognition, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner for secure access.

This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced lighting during video recording, but does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display. These limitations do not detract from the core functionality, offering a solid experience for multimedia use.