Xiaomi spin-off brand Poco has partnered with Bose to help its new F8 phone stand out in an increasingly crowded market. Both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra feature stereo speakers designed in collaboration with the audio company, and the Ultra goes a step further by including a subwoofer as well.
Both new F8 phones have the same dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose, although if you also want the benefit of a subwoofer you’ll have to buy the Ultra, which Poco says offers “deeper, more impressive bass.” Additionally, there are two sound profiles tuned by Bose engineers: a dynamic mode that provides additional bass, and a balanced option that emphasizes vocals and a more uniform soundstage.
Nick Smith, President and Chief Strategy Officer, Audio Technology at Bose, said, “By combining Bose’s expertise in acoustic engineering with Poco’s innovation in design and technology, the Poco F8 series achieves a level of clarity and depth that redefines what is possible in mobile sound.”
Otherwise both phones are pretty typical affordable flagships. The F8 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a larger 6.9-inch OLED display, triple 50-megapixel rear cameras, and wireless charging. The F8 Pro uses last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, a smaller 6.59-inch screen, and downgrades each of the three rear lenses. However, both have an IP68 rating, as well as a larger 6,000mAh battery, which should provide good longevity.
The F8 Pro starts at $579, while the Ultra is available from $729, although a $50 introductory discount is available at launch. Both phones announced, tablets, pads priced under $400
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