Emir BardakçıPOCO officially announced that the POCO F8 Series will be launched on November 26, 2025, at 16:00 GMT+8 in Bali. The brand positions it as a product with balanced performance, premium construction, and high-efficiency software integration. This fits into the strategy of POCO to deliver hardware from China’s high-end Redmi K Series, optimized for HyperOS with improved multimedia capabilities, to global markets.
POCO claims that the F8 Pro will provide an “all-round excellence” experience and has positioned the F8 Ultra as a flagship designed to “go beyond the limits.” From all that has been said, it seems that the new generation will have a strong focus on system stability, advanced thermal performance, and camera enhancement driven by HyperOS 3’s updated AI processing pipeline.
Bose-Tuned Audio Arrives on POCO F8 Ultra
One of the most prominent improvements is the confirmation by POCO of sound tuning in collaboration with Bose.
This upgrade follows the setup on China’s Redmi K90 Pro Max, indicating that POCO intends to offer a premium sonic signature, finally melding impactful bass response with better clarity and refined stereo separation.
The Ultra is positioned as the leading premium model in the lineup, while the Bose partnership serves as one of the series’ key differentiators in the global mid-premium market.
HyperOS 3 Firmware Builds Ready for All Regions
POCO has finalized the first wave of HyperOS 3 builds, ensuring the F8 Series ships with Android 16 globally.
The firmware versions prepared for different regions are listed below:
POCO F8 Pro – HyperOS 3 Builds
- 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
POCO F8 Ultra – HyperOS 3 Builds
- 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
Updates in sync across markets, with features supported similarly on HyperOS 3 through cross-device connectivity and improved memory management.
What Can Be Expected from Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro
That makes the POCO F8 Ultra and F8 Pro inherit several high-level specifications from the China-exclusive Redmi lineup, promising competitive performance for the global audience.
Key highlights:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite & Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor options
- Up to 100W fast charging for fast power replenishment
- HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 pre-installed
- Improved speaker system, with Bose tuning on the Ultra
These upgrades signal that POCO wants to elevate its flagship positioning in the premium mid-range segment while keeping prices relatively affordable compared to traditional flagship devices.
The official unveilings of the POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra point to POCO’s commitment to deliver high-performance devices to global markets with advanced audio, refined software, and flagship-level SoC options. Powered by HyperOS 3, updated imaging pipelines, and powerful processors, the series is likely to attract strong interest among users seeking top-tier performance at an attractive price.
