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Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro

Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
R12,000
SKU: 6653
Brand: Xiaomi
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB
  • Display: AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, HyperOS 3

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Aluminum frame with IP68 certification.
  2. AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh, HDR10+.
  3. Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB RAM.
  4. Triple rear camera with dual 50MP.
  5. 6210mAh battery with 100W charging.

CONS

  1. No memory card slot.
  2. FM is not available.
  3. No 3.5mm audio jack.

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro has launched in South Africa, targeting performance enthusiasts and mobile gamers with a highly competitive starting price of ZAR 12,000.

Because final pricing relies on localized retail promotions, regional shipping costs, and changing stock configurations, the exact total on your receipt might vary slightly depending on your location and chosen retailer.

Where to Buy the Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro

Thanks to Xiaomi’s widespread distribution footprint, you can pick up the Poco F8 Pro through major online platforms, consumer electronics warehouses, cellular network providers, and national department stores.

1. Online Marketplaces & Tech Warehouses

If you prefer to buy the phone cash, look for instant retail discounts, or read community reviews first, check out these options:

  • Takealot: South Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, offering straightforward doorstep delivery or convenient collection at regional pickup points.

  • HiFi Corp & Hi Online: Dedicated consumer tech hubs where you can look at floor models to get a feel for the device’s build quality and display responsiveness.

  • Makro & Game: Massive retail outlets that excel at offering promotional tech bundles, store credit financing, or deals linked to their respective rewards programs.

2. Cellular Retailers & Network Providers

For those who want to spread the ZAR 12,000 cost across a multi-year contract or get a dedicated monthly data allocation, the phone is available via:

  • MTN: Offered on various postpaid and top-up packages, frequently bundled with promotional data or airtime incentives.

  • Cellucity, 4U, and Chatz: Specialty cellular stores equipped to handle quick upgrades, contract renewals, or new line registrations across major local networks.

3. Fashion & Value Department Stores

You can also purchase the handset through lifestyle chains, many of which let you buy hardware directly using your established store accounts:

  • Foschini: Available via the TFG retail group, making it easy to buy using a TFG store card.

  • Mr Price: Sold through Mr Price Cellular counters, which specialize in bringing high-value tech to casual shoppers.

  • PEP & Ackermans: Boasting an extensive retail network that reaches smaller towns and suburban centers far beyond the major metros of Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.

Gaming & Performance Tip: The Poco “F” series is globally recognized for prioritizing processing power and thermal cooling to deliver a premium mobile gaming experience. When setting up your Poco F8 Pro, remember to locate the built-in software optimization tools (like Game Turbo) to maximize frame rates and manage battery performance during extended use.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Xiaomi
Model Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
Announced 26 November, 2025
Released 26 November, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 12,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 157.5 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight 199 g (7.02 oz)
Protection IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Colors Titanium Silver, Blue, Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) AMOLED, 68B colors, 2560Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak)
Size 6.59 inches, 106.5 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1156 x 2510 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/2.2, 60mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2.5x optical zoom
8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Camera Features HDR
Video 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera 20 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm
Camera Features HDR
Video 1080p@30/60fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 16
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. HyperOS 3

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 830
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 256GB/512GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, Auracast
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 6210 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 100% in 37 min,
22.5W reverse wired

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