Want flagship performance at a non-flagship price? The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro enters the scene as a powerful competitor that incorporates raw power with the high-end features at a more affordable price. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and is combined with a bright 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a pencil-smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

An enormous 6210mAh battery with 100W fast charging keeps it going throughout the day. Placed in the competition with such rivals as the OnePlus 15R and Galaxy S-series alternatives, the Poco F8 Pro is performance-oriented, display quality-oriented, and value-oriented, although certain compromises are made. Let us have a closer look at what it actually provides.

An In-Depth Review on Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro

The Poco F8 Pro is the next in the line of the company providing good specifications at an affordable cost. It is designed for the user who does not want to spend too much money on a flagship but still wants high-performance capability such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a bright 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, and a big 6210mAh battery with rapid charging. 

Naturally, there is no flawless phone and the Xiaomi F8 Pro has a set of compromises to be taken into account. This review dissects its price in Bangladesh, its main strengths, and possible weaknesses in order to make a decision whether it suits you.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro box:

• Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro Smartphone
• 100W Charger
• USB Type-C cable
• Silicone case
• User manual
• SIM tool

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro retail box includes all the items required to begin using the phone immediately. The package consists of the Poco F8 Pro handset, a 100W fast charging adapter, a USB Type-C cable, and a protective case as basic protection. Xiaomi also offers a SIM ejector tool and standard user manual and warranty documentation. All in all, the contents of the box are generous and practical so you do not have to purchase accessories that you need individually.

Design & Build Quality

The quality of the design and build makes a significant contribution to the daily feel of a phone, and the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro offers a good premium experience. The phone has a glass front which is covered by a Gorilla Glass 7i, aluminum frame and a glass back that is clean and modern. It has a height of 157.49 mm, width of 75.25 mm and a thickness of 8.0 mm which makes it compact enough to be used by a single hand even though it has flagship presence. The weight of 199 grams is quite balanced and does not get tiring.

Poco F8 Pro is available in Titanium Silver, Blue, and Black with a subtle yet elegant finish. The rear is smooth to touch, but the darker colors are likely to be picked up by the fingers, so a case that comes with it is a good idea. The location of the buttons is easily understandable, and the tactile feedback is responsive and pleasant in the daily use.

The other strong point is durability. The phone has a 1.5 meter water resistance of 30 minutes which is supported by IP68 rating. This gives the daily use a peace of mind, be it in case you are caught in the rain or in case of accidental splashes. Although the phone is slightly raised on level surfaces by the camera bump, and the phone lacks a headphone jack, these are minor sacrifices.

Display

One of the best features of the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro is its display and it provides an experience of a truly premium display. It comes with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 1156 x 2510 pixels, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and a high pixel density of 419 ppi. It has a modern and durable touch because the screen is bezel-less and has a punch-hole design and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

The Poco F8 Pro has a high brightness of up to 3500 nits, which is very effective in the outdoor environment, as it can be read in daylight even in direct sunlight. Colors are saturated and bright, blacks are deep, and contrast is good. HDR10+ support enables you to stream movies on such sites as Netflix and YouTube in a more immersive manner, particularly when viewing high-quality videos.

The 120Hz refresh rate provides a subtle smoothness in daily usage. Browsing apps, the internet, or playing games are smooth and responsive, and it adds to the overall user experience. The touch recognition is precise and multi-touch gestures are reliable.

It has two small disadvantages. The FHD + resolution is sharp and detailed but not as crisp as the QHD display on some of the premium flagships. Moreover, the thin frames occasionally cause unintentional touches. Nevertheless, they are minor trade-offs.

Camera

Camera performance is one of the most important aspects of the smartphone experience and Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro offers a decent balance of camera performance within the price category. It has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.88 and optical image stabilization. It has a 50MP telephoto camera and 8MP ultra-wide lens, which provides the user with the option of flexibility in any shooting situation. At the front, it has a 20MP wide-angle selfie camera.

Daylight Photo:

The main camera is confident in the daytime. Photos are crisp with high detail, natural color and balanced dynamic range. OIS also assists in the reduction of blur particularly when taking handheld shots or moving objects. The telephoto lens is satisfactory in zoom shots, as it is clear at medium distances. The ultra-wide camera can be used with landscapes and group shots, but the edges can be seen to be soft at some points.

Low-light Photo:

The performance in low-light is good on a phone in this category. The combination of night mode and OIS helps to capture details and manage highlights, even in extreme lighting conditions. Very dark scenes do have some noise, but it is still possible to get results. The ultra-wide camera is more problematic at night, and the images it captures are less sharp and clear.

The selfie camera is a 20MP with a clean and natural look of selfies and is taken in good light. The background blur of portrait mode is pleasing and the absence of autofocus implies that holding steady hands is necessary to achieve sharpness.

In video, the Poco F8 Pro can record 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps and slow-motion to 960fps. Videos are clear and stable, and OIS enhances the general fluidity. Although the ultra-wide camera is not the most powerful, and there is no specific macro lens, the main camera does the majority of the hard work. 

Performance & Software

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro is most impressive in terms of performance and software. The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset that is fabricated on a 3nm process and is combined with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and quick UFS 4.1 storage. Everything is fast and easy to use in everyday life. The apps open immediately, multitasking is easy, and the performance of heavy games, such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile, is high with no apparent drop in frames.

The octa-core processor with Oryon V2 Phoenix cores offers solid raw performance, and the Adreno 830 graphics card can easily perform tasks that are graphics-intensive. Long gaming sessions will be maintained with the help of the effective cooling system of Xiaomi as it will be able to maintain the temperature levels and prevent performance throttling.

The Poco F8 Pro has Android 16 with HyperOS 3 on top on the software side. The interface is clean, quick, and very customizable and is more refined than previous versions of MIUI. The animations are smooth and the navigation is responsive across the system. The Xiaomi software is still present in some parts, but the majority of it can be uninstalled, which makes the experience relatively uncluttered.

With that said, some small glitches such as delays in notifications every now and then, or minor discrepancies between themes can be seen, particularly in the case of a new user of HyperOS. Nevertheless, they do not have a great effect on daily usage. The Poco F8 Pro has a reliable software experience with guaranteed Android updates and extended support.

AnTuTu Benchmark Score & Geekbench Score

On the AnTuTu benchmark 10 tests, the F8 Pro has an average score of 25,71,332 points, where the CPU, GPU, memory and user experience subscores contribute significantly. That puts it squarely in flagship territory and far out of the reach of most mid-range phones.

The F8 Pro scores approximately 2,292 on single-core and approximately 8,487 on multi-core on Geekbench 6, indicating that the device has good multi-threaded performance when it comes to multitasking and other demanding applications.
These scores indicate that the Snapdragon 8 Elite can be used to perform heavy workloads, gaming and daily tasks without any problems, which supports the idea that the phone is a powerful competitor in its category.

Battery & Charger

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro has a huge 6210 ⁻ Li-Polymer battery that can comfortably support a full day of intense usage, including browsing and social media, gaming and photography. It can go as far as a day and a half on lighter days and this makes it reliable to its users who use their phone day through day.

Another point of strength is charging. The phone has 100W wired HyperCharge, which can charge it almost empty to an approximate of 80 percent within less than 25 minutes and fully charged within approximately 37 minutes. It also supports wireless charging at 50W, which can be charged to 50 percent in approximately 31 minutes and 22.5W reverse charging to charge other devices. The phone is also cool to charge and this makes it comfortable and safe.

The Poco F8 Pro is unique in terms of its long battery life and quick charge compared to other competitors such as the Realme GT Neo 6 or Oneplus Nord CE 4. The lack of a specific wireless charging pad could be a minor demerit, though.

Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro price in Bangladesh

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro price in Bangladesh is BDT 75,000 (Unofficial) for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. At this price, it is highly priced against many of its competitors because it is providing flagship-level performance, a bright display and a long-lasting battery at non-flagship prices.

Poco F8 Pro is a highly attractive phone at this price to buyers who want a powerful, all-round smartphone without spending a fortune.

Final Word

Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro offers flagship performance, a bright 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, and a massive 6210mAh battery at a price that is difficult to overlook. Its software and cameras are good and the charging is quick as well as an added advantage. Although there are some smaller trade-offs, including the ultra-wide camera and the absence of a headphone jack, the experience is overall smooth, stable, and balanced, which is why the Poco F8 Pro is one of the most affordable smartphones in the category.

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