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Mi Poco F8 Ultra 6.9" 12GB 256GB Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 cell phones - unlocked
A 6.9-inch AMOLED smartphone with a 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 50 MP triple camera and 6500 mAh battery
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- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) powers demanding apps and games
- 9" AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits peak brightness
- 50 MP main camera with 1/1.31" sensor and dual pixel PD for detailed photos
- 6500 mAh battery supports extended use between charges
- IP68 rating protects against dust and water immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 min
Purpose-built flagship
The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is an unlocked Android 16 smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset on a 3 nm process. It targets users who want top-tier processing, a large AMOLED canvas and long battery life without carrier restrictions. The 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.1 storage configuration suits heavy multitasking and local media libraries. Buyers who need expandable storage or a compact form factor should look elsewhere.
Screen, battery and thermals
The 6.9-inch AMOLED panel delivers 120 Hz refresh, 68B colors, 2560 Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ with 2000 nits HBM brightness and 3500 nits peak. A 6500 mAh cell supports extended sessions, while the IP68-rated chassis resists dust and immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. The aluminum alloy frame and fiber-reinforced plastic or silicone polymer back help dissipate heat from the octa-core CPU and Adreno 840 GPU during sustained loads.
Camera system and software
A triple rear array centers on a 50 MP wide module with a 1/1.31" sensor, 1.2 µm pixels, dual-pixel PDAF and f/1.7 aperture at 23 mm equivalent. HyperOS 3 on Android 16 adds computational photography modes and system-level AI optimisations that leverage the Snapdragon ISP. Dual Nano-SIM plus dual eSIM support (two active at once) lets travelers manage personal and roaming lines without swapping trays.
Highlights
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) powers demanding apps and games
- 9" AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 3500 nits peak brightness
- 50 MP main camera with 1/1.31" sensor and dual pixel PD for detailed photos
- 6500 mAh battery supports extended use between charges
- IP68 rating protects against dust and water immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 min
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I insert SIM cards and an eSIM into the hybrid tray that supports two active lines?
Use the ejector pin to open the tray, seat up to two Nano-SIMs or one Nano-SIM plus one eSIM profile in the designated slots, then push the tray back until it clicks; the IP68 seal relies on the tray being fully flush.
What long-term upkeep does the 6500 mAh sealed battery and Poco Shield Glass screen require?
The battery is not user-replaceable; expect a service-centre swap when runtime drops noticeably. Clean the glass with a soft, lint-free cloth — avoid abrasive wipes that could degrade the coating.
At what point does the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 throttle during heavy gaming or recording?
Sustained loads push the 3 nm chipset toward its thermal ceiling; the 2560 Hz PWM dimming and 120 Hz panel add heat, so the CPU clocks will step down from 4.6 GHz once the vapour-chamber limit is reached.
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