Poco F8 Ultra Launch Date
The Poco F8 Ultra is making headlines again, and this time, it’s not just tech bloggers or smartphone geeks getting excited. Even the guy sitting next to me at the coffee shop was scrolling through leaks, muttering, “7000mAh, huh? Finally, a phone battery that might outlast my procrastination.” So, what’s the real scoop? Here’s everything that’s swirling in the rumor mill and a little bit of what I think, too.
First things first: The launch date question. For months, people have been trying to decode Poco’s usually cryptic strategy, but right now, the F8 Ultra is said to be launching in China around October or December 2025. Talk about a tempting way to finish the year. Of course, as anyone who’s followed Poco for a few launches knows, the brand loves a dramatic global rollout. This means India and other international markets will probably get it next spring, maybe March 2026. Not exactly tomorrow, but hey, big things come to those who wait. I once spent three months agonizing between two smartphones and then missed the launch entirely because I was busy binge-watching the IPL semi-finals. True story.
On Twitter, tipster Pawan Jaiswal (@Pkhubhai) revealed that the Poco F8 Ultra will come with top-tier specs, including a 7000mAh battery, 100W charging, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
It’s confirmed for a global launch and might also debut in India.
Talking about chips, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is making its grand entrance. Qualcomm officially launched it on September 24, 2025. This announcement was less of a surprise and more of a “finally!” moment for anyone who’s been itching to see just how far flagship performance can go. The chip is set to power a bunch of big brands Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, the works but Poco is betting that their combo of this chip plus a monster battery (seriously, 7,000mAh feels like overkill but I’m here for it) and an ultra-bright 2K AMOLED screen will call out to power users, gamers, and people who stream videos non-stop. I tried watching three seasons of a show on my old phone and the battery conked out halfway through a dramatic cliffhanger; never again.
On Twitter, tipster Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) revealed that Poco is set to launch a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone, which is expected to be the Poco F8 Ultra, a rebranded version of the Redmi K90 Pro.
The release date, of course, is what everyone’s refreshing Twitter/X for. Here’s the short answer: Poco hasn’t committed to a day, but the clearest signals suggest a China launch first (as the Redmi K90 Pro, probably), then a full global unveiling next year, and an Indian retail rollout soon after. If Poco keeps its usual routine, expect a bit of social media teasing, then possibly a midnight launch livestream with kids and adults alike staying up and pretending they’re “just checking specs.” Maybe this time they’ll toss in a quirky meme or two to keep things light. I like to imagine their marketing team sitting in a conference room arguing over which emoji really says “flagship killer.”
Here’s what’s under the hood (in case you want a quick-glance checklist before you message your tech-loving cousin for their hot take):
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (top speed, big upgrade)
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7,000mAh battery, 100W wired/wireless charging (finally, a battery you don’t need to babysit)
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Triple 50MP rear cameras, 50MP front shooter (ready for those ultra-wide food snaps and blurry concert shots)
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1.5K/2K LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz (smooth scrolling, sharp visuals)
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Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, IP69 water/dust resistance, better speakers (the usual flagship bells and whistles)
I’ll say it: the Poco F8 Ultra is shaping up to be one of those devices you either snap up on day one or spend months wishing you had. Whether Poco actually delivers on battery, camera, and that ambitious “value-flagship” spot, well, I’m curious. And if it really does manage eight hours of non-stop video calls without heating up, I’ll use it to finally call all my relatives on Diwali no more “Sorry, battery died” excuses. Latest leaks are making it really hard to wait, but I do love the suspense.
