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Poco F8 Ultra

85
Highly rated
Average of 6 professional reviews
6 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 80–90

Exact average 85.0 · all scores printed by the outlets

Poco F8 UltraImage: Poco

6 professional reviewers tested the Poco F8 Ultra, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: performance and sound. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Android Central, Pocket Tactics and 3 more

The catch: It runs hot, and the software is bloated.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2026

    A distinctive, iPhone-inspired phone that delivers great power, multi-day battery life, big-screen streaming and strong cameras.

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  2. 90
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2025

    Called one of the best phones around $700, with very fast internals, a nice denim back, a bright screen, much better cameras and strong battery.

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  3. 90
    Pocket TacticsHands-on review · 2025

    Poco's first true flagship delivers elite speed, a great screen, big battery and very fast charging, worth the money with few real drawbacks.

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  4. 80
    Tech AdvisorHands-on review · 2025

    Offers no-compromise flagship hardware, a unique look and great battery life, but is only recommended at a discount.

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  5. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A bold, media-focused phone with top-tier performance, excellent sound and a big display.

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  6. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    An ideal multimedia and gaming phone with strong performance, great speakers and a nice display at a decent price.

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What critics praise most

Performance6 of 6
Sound6 of 6
Battery life4 of 6

What critics dislike most

Software and app3 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Poco F8 Ultra worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. It runs hot, and the software is bloated.

Do critics agree about the Poco F8 Ultra?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tech Advisor) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 10 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Poco F8 Ultra?

Software and app (3 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.