Qualcomm finally pulled the curtains off the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its latest mobile chip that will power Android flagships of 2026. Xiaomi is rolling it out first with the Xiaomi 17 series, which launches later today in China. Now, Poco has also confirmed that its upcoming flagship will ship with the same processor.
In a post today, Poco confirmed that its “next-gen flagship smartphone” will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The company is still keeping the phone’s actual name a secret, but all signs point toward the upcoming Poco F8 series.
Poco F8 Ultra or Pro?
The Poco F7 Ultra carried the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s predecessor, so by that logic, the new chip should debut on the Poco F8 Ultra. However, not much is known about the device yet.
The Poco F8 Pro is expected to be a rebrand of the Redmi K90 instead. The latter is rumored to feature a 6.59-inch flat RGB OLED LTPS panel with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for security.
As for performance, it could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which Qualcomm has yet to release. The device is also said to pack a 7,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging. Other details include dual stereo speakers, a premium metal mid-frame, and an x-axis linear motor for improved haptics.
If the Poco F8 is indeed a Redmi K90 rebrand, we can expect these specs to carry over. For now, we’ll have to wait for the official announcement to know exactly which Poco phone will debut with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
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