Smartphones
POCO F8 Pro: test / review
Published on: 18-11-2025 / Modified: 18-11-2025
I've been testing POCOs for a very long time, testing my first POCO in the F Pro range with the POCO F2 Pro launched in 2020. I still have this phone because it was so far ahead of its time, and it still works perfectly today. Of course, the competition hasn't been idle, and several brands have now entered the performance niche. Initially, the aim was to appeal to a gamer audience, but this has gradually expanded to include everyone over the past 2 or 3 years. Performance is no longer enough to appeal to a wide audience, so POCO has had to adapt over time to come up with a range of phones that are still high-performance, but also elegant and with a few assets usually reserved for a higher price range
The POCO F7 Pro was a success on many points, will the POCO F8 Pro succeed in doing better? Find out in this detailed, objective test.
The POCO F8 Pro will be launched on November 26, so the full test will be published on that date too. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can always ask them in the comments at the bottom of this article
Where to buy?
The POCO F8 Pro will be available from the official website from 26/11, and will probably be launched with a special offer (reduced price or gifts) as is often the case with this brand. LBPOCO F8 Pro / Official website
Structure of my tests
I test the phones according to a pre-established structure (see below) to provide you with as much information as possible. Unfortunately, this takes a long time. Some tests like network performance tests take several days and for photo tests I sometimes have to wait until the weather is suitable to take pictures in good conditions. I am therefore obliged to publish the tests step by step, so I invite you to come back if the test is not complete at the time of your visit.Price POCO F8 Pro
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Timeline
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Not yet available / testedSpecifications
The information below comes from the Device Info HW application. The application provides detailed technical information about the tested phone.Not yet available / tested
CPU / GPU Performance
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Benchmark Antutu/3DMark
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To test the performance in game, I download the mobile PUBG game and evaluate the in-game experience, graphics level and depth of vision. This game is quite demanding and should help you evaluating the performance of a phone.Not yet available / tested
Mobile network sensitivity
To test the sensitivity to the mobile network, I use a probe which measures the quality of the mobile signal 24 hours a day (eg: cell id, rssi, rsrq, snr, frequency,...) for more than 3 years. I then measure the phone signal under the same conditions to compare them to the probe's reference signal.
Phones tested:
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Wifi performance
To test a phone's ability to receive the network properly, I take measurements near my router and then remotely (and always at the same place). This gives me an average in dBm where a value of -90 dBm indicates poorer performance than a value at -30 dBm.Wifi signal
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Download/Upload speed
To test the speed in Wifi, I connect to my router in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz (if available) and use the Ookla application to measure the speed.
GPS performance
To test the accuracy of the GPS signal, I use two positioning applications to evaluate the difference between the actual position and the position indicated by the phone. This test is done outdoors with nothing to obstruct the signal. An accuracy level of up to 3 meters can easily be corrected by an application (e.g. Google Maps).
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Battery range
To test battery life I developed an application that measures the battery level minute by minute until the battery is empty. This application consumes about ten percent of the phone's resources and I do a test with 100 brightness. This test aims to reproduce a contemplative use of a phone (e.g. surfing the internet, reading articles, spending time on social networks). These results are not valid for intensive gaming/streaming use. Not yet available / testedPhoto camera test
To test the quality of photos produced by a phone, I do a technical test (resolution, sharpness, chromatic aberration,...) in studio (identical conditions) to evaluate the technical part objectively. From the second half of 2020, I built my own laboratory to take completely objective technical measurements. I then take pictures in real conditions to see how the camera performs. I then evaluate these photos according to my criteria but I publish the photos so that you can evaluate the result according to your criteria.Hardware
Not yet available / testedPhoto quality
Photo quality (indoor/studio)
The studio test is carried out under the same conditions so that the results can be compared on an equal basis. I calibrate my lighting for each test to obtain the same brightness and colour temperature. This test is a preliminary analysis of the technical qualities of a camera. Most phones fail this test, so you should also read the results of the other tests in the following paragraphs.
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Outdoor photo quality
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Test photo / night
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Video quality
Stabilisation
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Video normale conditions
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External audio quality
This test is intended to give you an overview of the volume and sound quality during calls and when listening to music through the external speakers.
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Audio quality (headphones)
To test the quality of the phone's audio output, I connect the device's audio output to a measuring tool, then play sounds on all frequencies and measure the differences between the original sound and the sound produced by the phone. In this way I measure the phone's ability to correctly reproduce all sounds.Not yet available / tested
Screen quality
To test the screen, I use a colorimetric probe that measures the color accuracy of a screen, as well as other parameters to see if a screen is able to correctly reproduce an image. I also test the brightness level to determine if the screen will be able to display an image in full sunlight.Colorimetry
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Brightness / Contrast
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Accessories POCO F8 Pro
Compare POCO F8 Pro with the others
Test / Review conclusion
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Strengths
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Weaknesses
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Alternatives to this product
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LAURENT WILLENHead of myself on this blog
I share my passions on my blog in my free time since 2006, I prefer that to watching nonsense on TV or on social networks. I work alone, I am undoubtedly one of the last survivors of the world of blogs and personal sites.
My speciality? Digital in all its forms. I have spent the last 25 years working for multinationals where I managed digital teams and generated revenues of over €500 million per year. I have expertise in telecoms, media, aviation, travel and tourism.
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