POCO F8 Pro Shows Up in GSMA Database - ready for global launch

POCO F8 Pro quietly popped into the GSMA device records. That’s not a launch date — far from it — but it is a clear step toward one. When a phone shows up there, it usually means the maker has started formal checks and paperwork. In short: Xiaomi is moving the F8 Pro out of rumor territory.

The GSMA listing gives the phone a codename, Annibale, and two model numbers. 2510DPC44G appears to be the global SKU; 2510DRK44C looks like the China variant. That split is familiar: Xiaomi often ships a core phone in China as a Redmi, then markets a tweaked, international version under POCO. Same bones, different firmware and radios to match local carriers.

If the links hold, the F8 Pro will be the global sibling of the Redmi K90. That usually means flagship-class parts without flagship prices — the offer that draws a lot of attention. The F7 Pro built trust by giving solid performance and battery life for the money. The F8 Pro’s job is simple: keep that value and lift the key bits where buyers notice them most.

One odd detail: India isn’t in the initial paperwork. India has been one of Xiaomi’s biggest battlegrounds, so its absence is notable. It might mean a delayed India launch, or a separate, local model. We’ll have to wait for more filings or an official word to know which.

On software, expect HyperOS 3 on top of Android 16. HyperOS aims to feel lighter and tighter than past skins, and to play nicely with Xiaomi’s wider gadget ecosystem — watches, TVs, and home devices. That integration can be a real plus for people who already own Xiaomi gear.

The GSMA entry doesn’t hand over specs or price. What it does give are anchors: codename Annibale and the two model numbers. Those make it easier to spot future certification notes, leaked spec sheets, or regional announcements. In practice, entries like this one often precede teaser images, then a full reveal.

Bottom line: the POCO F8 Pro is now on the official track. Expect more filings, likely a teaser, then a formal launch window. If you care about a phone that aims to deliver strong performance without the full flagship price, the F8 Pro is worth watching.