POCO F8 Ultra & F8 Pro: Full Specs, Images and HyperOS 3 Builds Ahead of Global Launch

Monday, 17 November 2025 at 21:54

With the launch date finally locked in, POCO has started letting a few things slip—almost deliberately. The company confirmed that the POCO F8 Ultra and F8 Pro will go official on November 26 during an event in Bali. The timing isn’t surprising, but the tone of the announcement feels more confident than usual. POCO has been steadily blurring the line between its own branding and the high-end Redmi models from China, and this new series seems to follow that pattern, only with more polish on the software side.

The F8 Pro is being promoted as a device built around “all-round excellence,” a phrase that could mean a dozen things but usually hints at balance rather than anything radical. The F8 Ultra, however, is framed as something that “goes beyond the limits.” Marketing aside, the distinction matters because POCO has been trying for years to create more noticeable separation at the top end of its lineup. Judging by the early talk, stability and cooling improvements may play a bigger role this year, along with a refreshed imaging pipeline tied to HyperOS 3.

Audio Takes an Unexpected Turn With Bose Tuning

One detail that caught my attention—and honestly surprised a lot of people—is the confirmation of Bose involvement. Audio partnerships aren’t something POCO usually highlights. The Ultra model inherits tuning that traces back to the Redmi K90 Pro Max in China, which already had a noticeably cleaner sound profile than the brand’s past efforts.

If POCO keeps the same tuning direction, users can expect more controlled bass and clearer separation, especially at louder volumes where many mid-range phones struggle. It’s a small thing on paper, but it could become a standout feature once people start comparing the Ultra to more typical, non-partnered devices in its category.

HyperOS 3 Builds Already Locked In

POCO also finished preparing the global HyperOS 3 / Android 16 builds—something that used to happen much later in the cycle. The regional firmware versions don’t reveal features, but they do show that the rollout should be consistent across markets, which hasn’t always been the case for POCO launches.

F8 Pro – HyperOS 3

Global: OS3.0.4.0.WPKMIXM
EEA: OS3.0.2.0.WPKEUXM
Taiwan: OS3.0.1.0.WPKTWXM
Russia: OS3.0.2.0.WPKRUXM
Indonesia: OS3.0.1.0.WPKIDXM

F8 Ultra – HyperOS 3

Global: OS3.0.4.0.WPMMIXM
EEA: OS3.0.2.0.WPMEUXM
Taiwan: OS3.0.1.0.WPMTWXM
Russia: OS3.0.2.0.WPMRUXM
Indonesia: OS3.0.2.0.WPMIDXM

For anyone who has followed POCO for a while, seeing synchronized builds like this is almost unusual. It suggests the software team has been coordinating earlier in the development cycle.

What the Two Models Are Expected to Deliver

The F8 series appears to inherit some of the strongest elements from the Chinese Redmi lineup, which is typically where the most advanced hardware lands first. And if the leaks are accurate, both the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro will offer:

Snapdragon 8 Elite or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platforms
Up to 100W wired charging
HyperOS 3 based on Android 16
A strengthened speaker system, with Bose tuning on the Ultra

None of this is groundbreaking by itself, but the combination could make these two phones particularly competitive in the mid-premium range—especially if POCO keeps pricing in check. The Ultra looks like the more ambitious model, giving POCO a chance to push closer to full-flagship territory without entirely leaving its value-first identity behind.

As the launch approaches, the series is shaping up to attract users who want high performance and polished software without committing to the higher price tags of traditional flagship brands. If POCO manages to deliver the stability and thermal improvements it’s talking about, the F8 lineup might end up being one of its more convincing global releases.

Key Points

POCO confirmed the global launch of the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro for November 26, releasing official images and positioning the series as a high-performance, globally focused upgrade.
Bose-tuned audio debuts on the POCO F8 Ultra, marking a major step toward premium sound quality and distinguishing it from the Pro model.
HyperOS 3 (Android 16) firmware builds are finalized for all major regions, signaling a synchronized global rollout with improved stability and cross-device features.
The F8 Series inherits high-end hardware from China’s Redmi K lineup, including Snapdragon 8 Elite / 8 Gen 5 processors and up to 100W fast charging.
POCO targets the premium mid-range segment, aiming to deliver flagship-level performance, enhanced thermals, and upgraded imaging pipelines at accessible pricing.