TechRadar90
A distinctive, iPhone-inspired phone that delivers great power, multi-day battery life, big-screen streaming and strong cameras.
Poco F8 Ultra
5 expert reviews#28 of 80 smartphones
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recommend
recommend
Best for gaming and media
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Poco F8 Ultra, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and sound. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Android Central, Expert Reviews and 2 more
The catch: It runs hot, and the software is bloated.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Poco F8 Ultra?
Android Central90
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.
Expert Reviews80
A bold, media-focused phone with top-tier performance, excellent sound and a big display.
Trusted Reviews80
An ideal multimedia and gaming phone with strong performance, great speakers and a nice display at a decent price.
Tech Advisor80
Offers no-compromise flagship hardware, a unique look and great battery life, but is only recommended at a discount.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance5 of 5
Sound5 of 5
Battery life3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Poco F8 Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It runs hot, and the software is bloated.
Do critics agree about the Poco F8 Ultra?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Poco F8 Ultra?
Software and app (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.