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POCO F8 Pro: test / review

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POCO F8 Pro: test / review


Published on: 18-11-2025 / Modified: 26-11-2025
I've been testing smartphones for almost 10 years, using a unique test protocol that allows me to objectively assess the quality of phones over time. I started testing POCO brand phones in 2020 with the POCO F2 Pro, and this phone was so far ahead of the others that I kept it. It's a phone that several of us use at home on an as-needed basis, so it's still used almost daily and 5 years after its purchase, it still works impeccably well. Why am I telling you this? Well, quite simply because the POCO brand isn't yet as well known in Europe as Samsung or even Xiaomi, yet this brand is capable of producing quality phones that last

Now back to the star of the day, the new POCO F8 Pro!

The F range is POCO's top-of-the-range range, with almost three models each, with the Pro model generally halfway between the Ultra and the normal version. The F range is all about performance, a better finish and often a few new features to stand out from the competition. This time, the most visible innovation is the agreement with Bose for sound.

Where to buy?



The POCO F8 Pro will be available from November 26, 2025 on the official website:

POCO F8 Pro / Site officiel

Video review


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Languages: French (automatic dubbing into other languages) + subtitles
POCO F8 Pro review / Youtube

Structure of my tests

I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.

Price POCO F8 Pro

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Timeline

November 26, 2025: Official launch of the new F range at POCO with a POCO F8, POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra.

Unpacking

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POCO boxes have been pretty much the same for a few years now, easily recognizable by their colors. What has changed is the absence of a charger, I had a 90 watt charger with the POCO F7 Pro box, now there is no charger

The box contains:

- the phone

- a soft silicone protective shell

- a manual

- a needle for the sim drawer

- a charging cable


Finish

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The visual identity of a phone is often defined by the rear panel and, in particular, the integration of the photo sensors. This year, POCO has gone back to the codes used by the POCO F6 Pro. The photo sensors are grouped by 4 and arranged on a rectangular shape with a glass effect. This arrangement ensures better balance when the phone is placed on its back. After all, whether the integration is circular or rectangular doesn't fundamentally change the situation, it's mainly a matter of preference

The Bose logo is present on the rectangular surface, the first time I've seen a partnership between Bose and POCO, I'll come back to the audio part later in this test

The back is smooth and uniform. This phone will exist in several colors, this one uses a soft-touch milky white. It's almost the same as the POCO F6 Pro. It's a sober, elegant design

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The screen occupies almost 90% of the front panel with its 6.61-inch slab in 19.5:9 format, it has a fairly elongated shape that will make it easy to hold in one hand. To reach both ends of the screen, on the other hand, you'll need a large hand

The edges are thin but visible. The selfie sensor is integrated in the form of a rather visible but not distracting punch. I'll come back to the screen characteristics later in this review. The pinkish tint you see in the photos is not visible in reality. This coloring is due to the POCO's extended color mode, which cannot be fully reproduced by my camera

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The phone's perimeter has a metallic appearance, giving it a more premium look. The power and volume buttons are in the usual places. The speakers are placed on opposite sides. This is a different configuration from that used for the POCO F6 Pro, and a good thing too, because using the listener speaker as a second speaker always leads to differences in volume and sound.

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The SIM drawer can accommodate two SIM cards in duplex mode. It's a small-format drawer that can't hold a memory card

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This new POCO F8 Pro doesn't shine for originality, as it's very similar to the POCO F6 Pro, but I don't find that a problem. When I tested the POCO F6 Pro, I was positively surprised by POCO's move upmarket, and that's still true of this new model. It's sober, uncluttered and elegant.

Specifications


The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone. I'm sharing screenshots with the HW Info application to list all the technical features of this phone, but some information should be taken with a grain of salt. From experience, I know that some information prior to release is not yet correctly recognized or interpreted by the application, so this information may evolve

Based on what I see, here are some findings:

- the screen panel is of the same type as the previous model and some models at Xiaomi

- the storage memory is most likely UFS memory in 4.1 memory, indicating (very) high memory performance

- this model runs on Qualcomm architecture, which will no doubt be shared with other phones (if this is not already the case). This means that network performance will no doubt be very similar in all devices using the same architecture

- The screen has a resolution of 2510x1156 pixels and has an adaptive frequency of 60 to 12 0Hz. I'll test the gamut later in this review

- this version of the phone has 12GB of RAM in LPDDR5X and 512Gb of storage but with at least 25Gb occupied by the operating system

- the battery has a capacity of 6210 mAh

- there are numerous temperature sensors in the phone, this will allow me to measure the temperature rise when the phone is pushed to its maximum

- wifi 7 is supported



CPU / GPU Performance



The POCO F8 Pro is based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Extreme Edition CPU, also known as "Oryon". This is a high-performance CPU with 8 cores, 2x 4.32 Ghz and 6x 3.53 Ghz. This CPU is also used in much more expensive phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25+, Xiaomi 15 Ultra and OnePlus 13. It's not a new architecture, the POCO F7 Ultra already used it, but I imagine there are different versions. At this stage, I don't have any more info because the data could be wrong. In any case, this is a high-performance CPU that will allow you to run just about anything with this phone without being put through the wringer

The challenge will be to be able to deliver big performance without burning your fingers, so I'll be testing the temperature rise a little later in this test

For the GPU part, the phone relies on an Adreno 830 that can also be found in the phones mentioned in the previous paragraph. Again, this is not a new GPU exclusive to this POCO, but it is a high-performance GPU that will be available at a more affordable price in the POCO.

Benchmark Antutu/3DMark

I obtained a score of just over 1.8 million points on Antutu v9; I was unable to run Antutu V8 to compare the results with my previous tests. I can, however, estimate the raw performance gain using my other measurements. I'm measuring an increase in CPU performance of around 50%, so it's a big leap forward, and it's even more visible with the GPU, where I'm seeing performance double that of the previous generation

This new POCO F8 Pro therefore marks a major evolution in performance, enabling it to compete with Samsung's top-of-the-range products, while in principle costing less





Gaming

To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone.Not yet available / tested

Mobile network sensitivity


To test the sensitivity to the mobile network, I use a probe which measures the quality of the mobile signal 24 hours a day (eg: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,...) for more than 3 years. I then measure the phone signal under the same conditions to compare them to the probe's reference signal.

Phones tested:



I took 3198 measurements to assess signal quality, comparing the result with my probe at the same time and under the same conditions. I obtained an average signal of -106.71 dBm with the POCO F8 Pro and -106.23 with the probe. The results are therefore very close, indicating that this POCO has good network sensitivity. In principle, this result will be valid for all phones using the same hardware. This signal level is not very good, but this has nothing to do with the POCO, it's just that the network is a bit weak where the measurements were taken. I didn't see any cell or frequency jumps over the whole test period

On the graph you can see the variations in the measurements where we can see that the POCO and probe measurements often cross over to obtain a very close average. The POCO has a more stable signal than the probe, but this is almost always the case.

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Wifi performance

To test a phone's ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.


Wifi signal

I took 173 measurements of the wifi signal to assess its quality and stability, and obtained the following graph:

poco f8 pro wifi signal


Here we see that the wifi signal is very stable over all measurements, fluctuating between -13 and -11 dBm. Not only has the signal remained very stable, it's also very good. I've rarely had a signal of such quality across all measurements. I obtained an average of -11.45 dBm, which ranks this phone among those with the best wifi signal.



Download/Upload speed

To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.

GPS performance


To test the accuracy of the GPS signal, I use two positioning applications to evaluate the difference between the actual position and the position indicated by the phone. This test is done outdoors with nothing to obstruct the signal. An accuracy level of up to 3 meters can easily be corrected by an application (e.g. Google Maps).

To test GPS reliability and stability, I use two types of measurement. I use the precision measurement provided by the phone. This measurement is very theoretical, which is why I've developed another one. I've developed an application that searches for exact latitude and longitude coordinates every second. I then compare these coordinates of a fixed location to calculate the difference between the coordinates of the location and those provided by the phone. This kind of measurement gives a much more realistic picture.

I took 997 measurements of the GPS signal to obtain the following graph:

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The blue curve is the theoretical curve provided by the phone, and you can see that it settles quickly at just under 4 meters. This is a fairly standard result for Qualcomm chips. If I measure the distance from the coordinates, I get a rather different picture. The GPS signal takes longer to stabilize, and that's normal, but then it will stabilize at a much more realistic level. I'm getting an accuracy level of around 1m40 here, which is a very good result, and even if the measurements fluctuate a little, the accuracy level remains good on the whole.


Battery range

To test battery life I developed an application that measures the battery level minute by minute until the battery is empty. This application consumes about ten percent of the phone's resources and I do a test with 100 brightness. This test aims to reproduce a contemplative use of a phone (e.g. surfing the internet, reading articles, spending time on social networks). These results are not valid for intensive gaming/streaming use.

Charging speed

I tested the charging speed with my UGREEN 100 watt charger and it took me 73 minutes to charge the battery from 0 to 100%. The trajectory is obviously not linear, as you can see from this graph:

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At the start, the charging speed is very fast, taking just 3 minutes to recover 10% of the battery (3.33% per minute), then 8 minutes to reach 20% (2.5% per minute). It takes 27 minutes to reach 50% (1.8% per minute), and the slowdown is even more marked after 80%. It takes 24 minutes to fill the last 20 percent, which is 3 times slower than at the start of the charge.

The battery's charging behavior is perfectly normal, but the POCO's strength lies in its initial charging speed. LB
Autonomy

I measured the phone's consumption with the screen on at 100% and at 50% for light CPU use (max 10%). I obtained an autonomy of 561 minutes with the screen at 100% and 1777 minutes with the screen at 50%. The difference is enormous and can be explained quite simply. The POCO's screen is very bright and if you use it at maximum brightness with adaptive brightness, you're going to consume a lot more power. I usually have a ratio of 1:2 between 100 and 50%, but here I have a ratio of 1:3

poco f8 pro battery discharging


Load test

The aim of my load test is to put the phone under extreme conditions to see what it's capable of in terms of performance, power consumption and cooling capacity. I gradually push each component to the limit for several minutes, ending the test with all components pushed to the limit at the same time. On the graph, the vertical axis corresponds to consumption in watts for the small blue bars and corresponds to temperature for the yellow and red lines.

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First we see the CPU ramping up, then the GPU and finally the FPU. We see that the CPU consumes an average of 12 watts when pushed to full, the GPU consumes 8.8 watts and the FPU 11.74 watts. These are very high consumption levels, and I think they're the highest I've measured so far. When all the components are pushed at the same time, average consumption flirts with 14 watts.

With this somewhat extreme test, I can estimate the battery life under the worst conditions and I get a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes, which is very little. I'm doing this calculation so that I can compare it with other phones. It's clearly the most power-hungry phone I've tested.

If I now turn to the temperature, we see the curves rise and fall according to the load on the components, with a temperature of between 38 and 69°C. The phone has time to breathe and cool down between each measurement, but when I push everything to the limit, I don't give it time to rest. The CPU temperature soars and stabilizes at 94°C. The rise in temperature also affects the battery, which stabilizes at just under 50°C. These values may seem high, but they are quite normal for this kind of situation. The POCO manages cooling fairly well, and is hotter on contact, but not so hot that you can't hold it in your hand

The POCO is a brute when it comes to performance, but it's just average when it comes to energy efficiency. This will be the same for all other phones using the same hardware

Photo camera test

To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,...) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.

Hardware

The POCO F8 is equipped with 3 physical sensors: ultra-wide angle, wide angle and x5 zoom. This is the first time I've seen a true 5x zoom on a POCO F Pro, and it's an interesting novelty!

I found the following information from the phone's data:

- Omnivision OVX8000 (for the photo processor which combines processing and AI assistance)

- Omnivision OV50m with 50 million pixels

- Omnivision OV08f with 8 million pixels

- Omnivision OV20B40 for the 20 million pixel selfie sensor

The OV50M can be used for all types of angle but as there is a different physical sensor here for the zoom, I don't know what name to give it among the possibilities listed

If you've read my previous reviews, you know that I'm not a fan of Omnivision sensors but rather than complain, I'm going to test these sensors as usual and give you my opinion whether it's good or not. I thought this phone was going to re-use the sensors from the POCO F7 Pro, but I see it's a slightly different variation. The main sensor was an OV50H and now it's an OV50M, so there's a slight difference that could also lead to different results.

Photo quality


Photo quality (indoor/studio)

The studio test is carried out under the same conditions so that the results can be compared on an equal basis. I calibrate my lighting for each test to obtain the same brightness and colour temperature. This test is a preliminary analysis of the technical qualities of a camera. Most phones fail this test, so you should also read the results of the other tests in the following paragraphs.

Main sensor

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The main sensor doesn't let itself be trapped by the artificial light of the studio. I often end up with photos that are too dark when I take this kind of shot, but that's not the case here, as the exposure is good. I also find that the color rendering is quite good. I think this sensor was already present in the previous model, but comparing photos, I can still see a difference in favor of this new model. Colors are more saturated, the tint is less yellowish and sharpness is also better.

I think Omnivision has made good progress and in controlled conditions like this, it does as well as Sony and Samsung.

Ultra-wide-angle sensor

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This kind of sensor isn't designed to take photos from this close up, so distortion is clearly visible. Luminosity is a notch lower than with the main sensor, but that's not a problem - it makes for a higher-contrast photo. Color rendition, on the other hand, is much better than on the previous model. Sharpness isn't as good as with the main sensor, but it's also a clear improvement on the previous generation.

x5 zoom sensor

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As I wrote in the previous paragraph, this is the first time I've seen a true x5 zoom on the Pro range. Please note that this is an independent sensor, so the photo is not generated by a digital zoom. I was very positively surprised by the quality of this sensor. See for yourself the level of detail at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, which is really good. The lines are undoubtedly a little exaggerated, but if that's the price you have to pay to get a true x5 zoom, I think this novelty will seduce many users

For this first studio test, the POCO F8 Pro did better than I expected. The processing of the main sensor has improved a little, and the gain in quality on the ultra-wide angle and the presence of the x5 zoom are two additional assets



Outdoor photo quality

The POCO F-series are always released at the end of the year, which is not the best time to test the phones' photo quality. This year, I had no sun during my test period, the temperature was close to 0°C and the sky was very cloudy. The photos below will therefore be quite dark, but they reflect reality fairly well

Main sensor

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The sky was very cloudy when I took this photo, it was raining a little and all the paths were waterlogged. The photo is therefore quite dark, but it reflects reality quite well. Smartphone sensors are often challenged by this kind of scene because they have to hold on to something to optimize the image. If they take the sky as a reference, the photo will be too dark. If they take the ground as a reference, the sky will be completely burnt out. Here there's a kind of balance, I can still see details in the sky and the foliage isn't too dark. Autumn colors are well rendered, even if the exposure could have been a little more pronounced. Color temperature is correct, where smartphones often produce images that are either too warm or too cold.

I think the processing layer has been improved with this phone, no doubt also with the help of AI. From a purely optical point of view, I don't see much difference from previous models, yet the processing is different. Colors are more present and the light/dark balance is better. On some photos taken under the same conditions, the part below the horizon line is too bright, which would indicate a different weighting in the processing



Ultra-wide-angle sensor

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Sensors of this type have a smaller aperture, so they capture less light and tend to produce darker images when the lighting environment is less than optimal. This is once again the case with these photos taken under cloudy skies, but this new sensor limits the damage. Color rendition is better than usual, and I don't notice too much loss in areas that are too light or too dark. On the other hand, there is a loss of sharpness at the periphery, as with most sensors of this type.

Although this sensor won't be an argument for buying this phone, I find the evolution compared to the previous generation quite blatant



Zoom x5

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The x5 zoom has many similarities with the main sensor, the image is a little darker but I also see this weighting which results in clearer photos when aiming at a subject below the horizon line. This zoom is an interesting novelty because it will make up for a structural weakness of smartphones with a lack of zoom, but it won't be able to replace a real camera zoom. Zoom is very practical, but it also has its limits. Foliage loses quite a lot of detail, so this zoom is best used for subjects that are close enough to see without having to move around. For example, I took some photos of ducks some twenty meters from my position, which would not have been possible without the zooM



Test photo / night

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I tested night photography under the same conditions as daytime photos in light rain. Street lighting wasn't as strong as usual, so the POCO faced a bigger challenge than the other phones I tested. It did pretty well, though, because the main sensor produces very bright photos with a good level of detail, provided you don't move around too much or zoom in too much. Where I was pleasantly surprised was with the secondary sensor, which usually produces totally unusable night shots. This isn't really the case here, because the luminosity is much better than I'm used to with this kind of sensor. This doesn't mean that the photo is flawless, there are still sharpness problems linked to the optics used, but in terms of luminosity, I see a big improvement

The zoom works well enough for night photography too, but here moving around is likely to have an even greater impact than with the main sensor



Video quality


Stabilisation

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This phone is able to stabilize the image in 4k and 60 fps thanks to the high performance of its GPU. The stabilization works very well, but shocks are still visible at every step. This is quite common, I see the same thing on a large majority of the phones I test.

Video normale conditions
4K 60 FPS video

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The POCO F8 Pro is capable of filming in 4k and 60 fps, and the result is quite good despite the poor lighting conditions. Dynamic range is good, and I can't see any areas that are completely dark or completely white, despite the large gap between the sky and the horizon. Focus adaptation is very quick, with a seamless transition from foreground to background. The image is very fluid thanks to the 60 fps, I see very slight exposure jumps but you really have to pay attention to see them

Video 8k 30 FPS

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The basic photo application also lets you shoot in 8K and 30 fps and the result is pretty good even if I wonder what use it could have. Going from 60 to 30 fps causes a slight jerkiness in fast movements, exposure jumps are more visible and I have the impression that the video is a little darker. The quality level in 4k seems to me to be quite sufficient, but switching to 8k produces heavier files with less fluid images.

External audio quality


This test is intended to give you an overview of the volume and sound quality during calls and when listening to music through the external speakers.

I tested the external audio quality for calls and music. You'll find these two parts in my YouTube video as soon as it's available

Audio quality for calls is good, the sound is well rendered and avoids falling into the trap of voices that are too high-pitched. The volume is average, POCO obviously didn't choose for volume but rather for quality

I tested my usual soundtrack for projectors (also in my YouTube video) and the rendering is overall very good. The Bose speakers do a good job of covering frequencies, but the sound is even all around the phone. Average volume is between 80 and 85 dB, with a few peaks above 100 db. The result is therefore good, although I did notice a little saturation in the treble when the volume is high and many sounds are played at the same time.

Audio quality (headphones)

To test the quality of the phone's audio output, I connect the device's audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone's ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.
Not yet available / tested

Screen quality

To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.

Colorimetry

I measured the basic colorimetry of the screen and obtained the following results:

Color fidelity

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I obtained an average delta E of 4.5 with visible deviations on several colors. Unfortunately, this is often the case with the basic configuration of phones. Fortunately, it's possible to improve color fidelity, and I'll come back to this point a little further down.

Grayscale

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The same applies to grays, but contrast is impeccable (it's infinite)

Gamut

In standard mode, the phone barely exceeds REC709, which is quite astonishing but has to do with the configuration

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If I make a few changes to the settings, I get a much better result:

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The delta E is set at 3.5 with perfect white and most other colors in line

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With the color temperature modification I get perfect grayscales

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No big modification here, you have to switch to "vivid" mode to extend the gamut, but this comes at the price of colorimetric drift

To improve color temperature and get better results like these, you just had to do a little manipulation:



With this manipulation you get better color fidelity without going overboard. Looking at my POCO F7 Pro results, I see a regression in color fidelity and gamut. The settings offer less choice in the F8 Pro, so I'm hoping it's just a matter of updating to get better results



Brightness / Contrast

I measured a maximum brightness of 576 cd/m² without using ambient light, which is already good enough to use the phone under the sun. If I activate dynamic brightness and flood the sensor with light, brightness rises to almost 1000 cd/m², which is more than enough to use the phone outdoors in the sunshine.

Accessories POCO F8 Pro

Compare POCO F8 Pro with the others

Test / Review conclusion


The POCO brand's DNA is performance, but performance is a very vague concept for everyone. To attract a wider audience than just gamers, POCO has gradually transformed itself. The most visible part was its sober, elegant design, which saw the light of day with the POCO F6 Pro, but with this new generation, we find other new features such as a x5 zoom for the camera and Bose speakers to broadcast sound. These two new features aren't the only interesting things about this POCO, as my test allowed me to discover some of this phone's other strengths

Performance remains an important element of this new model, and without it being obvious from the outside, this new POCO F8 Pro has taken on some vitamins compared to the previous generation. It uses the same architecture as phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25+ or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, so it offers very solid performance. With this level of performance, you're ahead of the game, because I can't think of a single application that would put this phone to shame. Performance usually generates a significant increase in the phone's internal temperature, which is also the case with this POCO, but the cooling is well managed, so you won't burn your fingers

Photography has never been POCO's strong point, but over time, photo quality has improved. With a main sensor very similar to the previous model, I can see a fairly significant improvement in color rendition, even in poor lighting conditions. POCO is not yet at the level of a top-of-the-range Samsung when it comes to photography, and the price isn't the same either, but the result isn't bad at all. The addition of the x5 zoom brings a little extra that was usually reserved for the Ultra range. I can therefore see an improvement in photo quality on the 3 physical sensors present in the phone.

The thing that is probably the least visible, but nevertheless very important, is network sensitivity. I analyzed the signal quality of the mobile network, wifi and gps. In all cases, I obtained very good results. The POCO has good mobile network sensitivity, good wifi network sensitivity and good GPS accuracy.

The battery has an above-average capacity, but its autonomy will strongly depend on what you do with the phone. This is quite logical, but you need to be aware that when you use this phone to its full potential, it becomes very greedy and your autonomy will drop enormously, whereas with normal use, this extra capacity will give you above-average autonomy. The very bright screen will also play a role in autonomy.

The Bose speakers produce good quality sound across all frequencies, the volume is very uniform and remains contained within a controlled envelope to avoid distortion. I did notice a little saturation in the treble when many sounds are mixed together at high volume, but nothing really problematic.
The screen is usually a POCO strength, but I notice a slight regression on this model. It uses the same type of panel as previous models, but the colorimetry is less accurate and the color space (gamut) is also more limited than what I've been able to measure in the past. A priori, if the slab type is the same as in other phones, this is something that could change with an update, but at the time of doing this test, I'm getting results that are behind those of the previous model. Will you notice the difference? Probably not, but since I'm measuring color fidelity numerically, I can see the discrepancies right away

The video is stabilized in 4k and 60 fps, but I find that with this phone's level of performance, the stabilization could have been a little more effective. I can still see the shock of walking, it's slight but still visible

At the time of writing, I haven't received any information on the price of this phone. If POCO manages to market this phone in the same price range as the previous model, it will undoubtedly be a big hit

Strengths

High performance on all levels

Good sensitivity and stability of mobile signal, wifi, gps

Charging speed

Color rendering of photos

Audio quality

Simple, elegant finish

Very bright screen

Video in 4k 60 fps and 8k 30 fps

Zoom x5

Weaknesses

Power consumption and impact on the battery

Color fidelity of the screen is lower (but not dramatic)

Gamut is lower than that of the previous model

Alternatives to this product

Not yet available / tested





Laurent Willen LAURENT WILLEN
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I share my passions on my blog in my free time since 2006, I prefer that to watching nonsense on TV or on social networks. I work alone, I am undoubtedly one of the last survivors of the world of blogs and personal sites.

My speciality? Digital in all its forms. I have spent the last 25 years working for multinationals where I managed digital teams and generated revenues of over €500 million per year. I have expertise in telecoms, media, aviation, travel and tourism.
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POCO X7 : test / review
POCO has always aimed for the best price/performance ratio, but with the POCO X7, they've added a few ingredients like a good camera and a superb finish.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: test / review
I've been testing the Redmi range for the last 5 years and every other time I've seen an interesting model. In principle this model should be interesting but will Redmi follow the tradition?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro: test / review
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is equipped with a Sony camera sensor, something that hasn't happened for a long time. Will it finally bring something new?
Honor 90 Lite: test / review
Honor has undergone a number of changes in recent years and I hadn't yet had the opportunity to test one of their latest-generation smartphones.
Honor Magic6 Lite 5G : test / review
A sober, premium and elegant design... a huge photo sensor, good performance, the Honor Magic 6 Lite has everything to please... in theory anyway!
Samsung Galaxy A55 Test / Review
I hadn't tested Samsung's mid-range before, so will this new Galaxy A55 be as big a hit as its predecessor? Here are its strengths and weaknesses.
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G: test / review
I haven't tested an entry-level Samsung in a few years due to a lack of time, but now I'm going to get back to it with the A25 and compare it with its Chinese rivals.
POCO F6 Pro: full test and review
POCO has brought out the heavy artillery to tickle the top of the range of other brands... power, elegance and a new camera. A success or a damp squib?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 test/review
Prices are going up for everything, but up until now Redmi has always managed to sell its entry-level models for around €200, without any great innovation. Is this still the case?
Redmi Note 13 Pro : test and review (photo quality)
The Redmi Note 13 Pro raises the bar with even more performance, a great screen and a 200-megapixel photo sensor. Just marketing or a real bargain?
POCO X6 5G : Test / Review
POCO's X range has always been synonymous with performance at a low price, and the POCO X6 further strengthens this position by offering even more power for a very wide audience.
Unihertz Luna : test / review
I didn't know Unihertz until 6 months ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the first model I tested, will the Luna manage to surprise me too?
POCO F5 : test / review
This new POCO is the 17th phone of this brand that I test, so I have a lot of time to evaluate if this new model is worth the trouble.
Xiaomi 11T: test / review / photo quality
The T range goes up a notch and tickles the top of the range of other brands. It has a 108 million pixel camera and an amoled screen.
Poco F4 GT: test / full review
The Poco F4 GT is a supercharged smartphone designed to meet the demands of hard core gamers or those who simply want the best performance.
Unihertz Tank : test / review
Do you want to survive a zombie invasion or just survive in the jungle with a smartphone? I think I have just the thing for you!
Google Pixel 6a review, tests and photo quality
A new Pixel at an affordable price, it's possible! The Pixel 6a is a mid-range device with all the qualities of the top of the range.
Redmi Note 11 : test / review
I've been testing the Redmi range since the Redmi 5 and this brand has established itself as the king of the entry level, will the Redmi Note 11 follow the same path?
Redmi Note 11 Pro: test / review
The Redmi Note 11 Pro is moving towards a more premium format but with elements of the previous model. Will it still stand up to the competition?
POCO M5 : test, review and price
I have bought almost all the POCO M range and I thought that the brand had not innovated much these last months. Will the M5 change this?
POCO X5 5G : test / review
The POCO X5 5G is a master buy in the mid-range, it knows how to do everything or almost everything while limiting the budget.
Poco X3 Pro: test / review
The Poco X3 Pro takes the fundamentals of the Poco X3 (which was a good phone) by offering 50% more performance for a more or less equivalent price. It thus becomes the king of performance in the mid-range.
Poco F3 Test / Review
The Poco family with a new generation of the F series but with a focus on performance instead of photography. The Poco F3 offers unmatched power in this price segment, gamers will be delighted.
Doogee S96 Pro: test / review
After a first positive experience with the Doogee brand, I decided to buy a second one with this S96 Pro which seems to offer an interesting performance/quality/price ratio.
Poco M4 Pro 5G test / review and price
Poco is back with a supercharged entry-level device and this Poco M4 Pro is sure to be a top performer at under £200
Test of the Google Pixel 5 / photo quality
I wanted to test the Google Pixel 5 for a long time, especially for the photo. I found it too expensive so I bought it second hand.
Poco X4 Pro 5G : test / review
The Poco X4 Pro is the second phone in the Poco X Pro range, the first one was a success, will this second model follow the same path?
Full test / review of the Poco X4 GT
Poco continues to reach for the moon with ever more powerful phones, but fortunately the phone's qualities don't stop there.
OnePlus Nord 2T test / review
This OnePlus is the second phone of this brand that I test, the first one didn't impress me but this one has some strong arguments to make me change my mind.
Redmi 10: test / review
Generation after generation, Xiaomi manages to beef up its entry-level phones to the point where they tickle the mid-range models.
OnePlus Nord N100: test / review
I haven't tested any OnePlus phone yet because they were too expensive, but with the N100, OnePlus is getting into a more affordable price range, so I had to test it.
Redmi Note 10s : test / review
The Xiaomi machine continues to produce more models than any other brand and this Redmi Note 10s comes in between the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro
iiiF150 R2022 : test / review
The iiiF150 R2022 is positioned as a rugged phone with a very military design. This phone clearly departs from the usual standards to assume an almost brutal identity.
Umidigi Bison Pro : test / review
Umidigi made a great entry into the world of rugged smartphones with the Umidigi Bison, they are now back with the Pro version with a better finish and more power.
Oukitel WP18: test and review
I had not tested any phone of this type for a few months and I decided to test this one because its price positioning will undoubtedly make it interesting for a very large public.
UGREEN 100W GaN chargeur rapide : test / avis
Are you tired of having to use several chargers and wait a long time to charge your devices? I may have a solution for you with this 100W fast charger!
Poco M4 Pro 4G : test / review
After a first version in 5G, the Poco M4 Pro comes back in 4G version with a better screen, a better camera and more memory.
Poco M3 Pro : test / review
After the huge success of the Poco M3 at the end of 2020, Poco launches the PRO version with a performance/price ratio that will again shake up the market of smartphones under 200€.
Samsung Galaxy A52: test / review
I don't often test Samsung devices as many others already do but I wanted to make an exception on the Galaxy A52 which will probably generate a lot of sales.


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