Recent reports have been buzzing about Xiaomi’s new Redmi K90 series. Since its predecessor, the K80 Pro, became the global POCO F7 Ultra, everyone’s been on the lookout for news about the next international flagship.
Given that the F7 Ultra was released just this past April, most assumed we wouldn’t see its successor until 2026. However, that timeline might be getting a serious shake-up!
Japanese media recently broke the news that the POCO F8 Ultra has already cleared certification with Thailand’s NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission), listed under the model number 25102PCBEG. This is a huge deal—it suggests the official launch is imminent and could be much sooner than anyone expected.
A Launch Six Months Ahead of Schedule?
The POCO F series typically follows a strict annual refresh cycle. The F7 Ultra and F7 Pro only hit the market in March this year, but the F8 Ultra securing overseas certification in October hints at a potential launch schedule shift of nearly six months.
NBTC certification usually occurs right before a product hits the shelves. This early move is highly unusual and strongly suggests the device is already in the final mass production phase. Get ready—the F8 Ultra might be dropping by the end of the year!
The F8 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Pro Max Rebrand?
The prevailing theory is that the F8 Ultra will serve as the global version of the Redmi K90 series, set to be unveiled in mainland China tomorrow.
However, with Redmi heavily promoting the new, higher-end K90 Pro Max, speculation points to the F8 Ultra being a rebranded version of that specific model. This would bring POCO’s international flagship up to the top tier of Xiaomi’s technology.
This connection is reinforced by the Geekbench database, which shows the K90 Pro Max (model number 25102RKBEC) using an almost identical hardware architecture and being directly linked to the POCO F8 Ultra’s model number.
What Specs Can We Expect?
If the F8 Ultra truly is the Redmi K90 Pro Max in disguise, here’s the powerhouse hardware you can look forward to:
- Processor: The bleeding-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
- Display: A massive 6.9-inch OLED screen with support for full-brightness DC dimming for improved eye comfort.
- Cameras: The setup is a major highlight, predicted to include:
- A primary camera featuring the large 1/1.31-inch “Light Hunter 950” sensor.
- A 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
- A periscope telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom.
This looks like a massive step up for the POCO F series, with a clear focus on top-tier performance and photography. Are you excited for an early flagship launch?
Souce : Sumahodigest