Summary of "ГРОЗА ФЛАГМАНОВ🔥 Смартфон Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite против iQOO NEO 11 и Xiaomi 17"

Product

Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro (Poco F8 Pro / “POCO F8 Pro”)

Short verdict

Strong mid-range contender for ~31,000 RUB: excellent value if you want a powerful chipset plus telephoto at this price and IP68/metal frame. Not a flagship camera phone — main camera is usable in daylight, but ultra-wide and night telephoto are weak. Throttling/heat limits sustained gaming; charging is fast on paper but real-world speeds often top out below 100 W.

Main features and specs called out

SoC / performance
- “Snapdragon 8” class (Snapdragon 8 Elite–class description), Adreno 830 GPU, up to ~4.32 GHz reported
- Up to 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM
- UFS 4.1 storage (256 / 512 GB)
Software
- HyperOS 3.0 on Android 16
- Promised updates: 4 years Android, 5 years security updates
Display
- 6.59” AMOLED, 2,510 × 1,156 (marketing 419 PPI claim)
- 120 Hz refresh, touch sampling up to 2,560 Hz
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 / 7i mention, HDR10+/Dolby Vision
- Measured brightness roughly: typical ~900 lux, Sunlight mode ~1,100 lux, peak ~1,700 lux (other reviewers reported higher peaks)
Biometrics
- Under‑screen ultrasonic fingerprint (convenient but not the fastest)
- Face unlock
Cameras
- Main: 50 MP LightFusion 800, f/1.88, OIS, 8K30 / 4K60 recording
- Telephoto: 50 MP OmniVision, f/2.2, ~60 mm equiv (~key differentiator at this price), 4K60 support
- Ultra‑wide: OmniVision 8 MP, f/2.2 — limited to 1080p30 video, described as weak
- Front: OV20B 20 MP, 1080p60 (but sometimes switches to 30 fps)
- Macro / super‑macro: effectively useless or buggy in practice
Battery / charging
- Quoted 6,210 mAh (global vs Chinese battery differences noted)
- Wired charging spec up to 100 W; real-world peaks often 35–48 W, typical charge to ~97–99% in ~48–60 minutes (behavior variable)
- PCMark battery run ~10 h 42 min (described as modest for capacity)
IP rating and build
- IP68 dust & moisture protection (survived drowning test but caution advised)
- Metal frame, glass back; dimensions ~158 × 76 × 8 mm, ~200 g
- USB-C 2.0, no microSD; SIM tray for two SIMs (dual SIM + eSIM on global units)
Audio & connectivity
- Stereo speakers (tuned with Bose mentioned, not manufactured by them)
- Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res mentions
- Bluetooth 5.4, full bands on global units, GPS dual-band (~3 m accuracy)

Measured / numerical results and observations

Battery
- PCMark: ~10 h 42 min
- YouTube drain: ~4%/hr
- Gaming drain: ~22%/hr (variable by title and settings)
Charging
- Reviewer test: reached ~97% at ~48 minutes; initial fast charging often below spec (commonly <100 W)
Performance benchmarks
- “Work performance” ~21,000 (unspecified benchmark)
- Storage test ~197,000 (likely throughput score)
- 3DMark completed but showed poor stability and clear throttling
Thermal / throttling
- Significant throttling under sustained loads
- Touch responsiveness and display brightness can degrade during heavy gaming
- Reviewer recommends external cooling for extended high-end gaming sessions

Pros

Very competitive price for this hardware plus IP68 protection
Telephoto camera included at this price — major selling point
Strong chipset and specs for emulation, rendering and heavy tasks (when not thermally limited)
Good daylight performance from the main sensor; 4K60 recording supported on main and telephoto
High-contrast, bright AMOLED with good color (no yellow tint vs some Ultra variants)
Metal frame, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, broad band/eSIM support
Charger and case included in some regional packages (100 W charger sometimes included)

Cons and issues

Camera system inconsistent:
- Ultra‑wide is weak and limited to 1080p30 video
- Telephoto is good in daylight but poor at night
- Super‑macro/macro modes nearly useless
Battery life only average given the battery capacity
Charging rarely hits true 100 W in practice; charge curve can drop speeds unexpectedly
Thermal throttling causes performance instability and impacts touch/brightness during long gaming sessions
USB‑C is 2.0 (no USB 3.x speeds)
Lots of preinstalled software (bloatware)
No call‑recording without rooting (OS limitation)
Vibration motor felt underpowered to the reviewer
Audio quality not spectacular despite tuning claims
Some build/packaging quality control issues reported (protective film misapplied, coating lines on some units)

User experience notes

Physical feel: straight edges, minimal bezels, premium look for the price; black version felt heavier (possible battery differences)
Biometrics: fingerprint reader area small but comfortable; face unlock available
Display: very crisp-looking; Xiaomi’s DC dimming / PWM behavior handled decently
Cameras: switching between modules is easy, but resolution/frame-rate limits apply (e.g., ultra‑wide capped at 1080p30)
Video: main 4K60 recording is a highlight; telephoto vlog-style switching works within certain zoom limits; night video/photo quality generally mediocre
Gaming: great raw specs but requires active cooling for sustained peak performance; FPS fluctuates between 60/90/120 depending on game and thermal state

Comparisons mentioned

Xiaomi 17 (~50k RUB): noticeably better dynamic range and imaging, but significantly more expensive
iQOO NEO 11 (~26k RUB): cheaper competitor with solid imaging in areas but typically lacks telephoto
Realme GT7 / GT7 Pro (~28k): comparable in some cases; ecosystem and trade-offs vary
Honor 400 Pro (~31k): direct competitor — reviewer often preferred Honor 400 Pro for most buyers (noting Honor’s plastic frame and virtual proximity sensor trade-offs)
Other referenced models: Poco F7 Pro, F8 Ultra, Redmi K90 Pro Max, Vivo X200 Ultra, Nubia Z60S Pro — each offers different trade-offs (charger included, ecosystem, sensors, etc.)
Overall positioning: Poco F8 Pro is unique near ~30k RUB for combining telephoto + Snapdragon 8-class chip + IP68; alternatives exist if those features aren’t priorities

Unique points / claims

Telephoto lens (50 MP OV, ~60 mm equiv) is the main unique selling point for the price segment
AMOLED pixel arrangement marketed to feel like a higher PPI (419 PPI claimed to feel like ~500)
LTPO variable refresh (1 Hz mode) removed compared to Ultra model
Chinese units may have a larger battery; global units reportedly reduced capacity
Some regional units include a 100 W charger; others do not — charger costs ~2,000 RUB if purchased separately
Hardware supports 4K60 on main and telephoto; ultra‑wide limited to 1080p30
Super‑macro mode activates at odd distances (~70 cm), making it effectively useless
USB‑C port is 2.0 despite the high-end internals
Promised update window: 4 Android OS updates + 5 years of security updates (reviewer skeptical about long-term follow-through)

Different viewpoints / additional comments

Primary reviewer: positive on value (telephoto + chipset + IP68), critical on camera consistency, charging inconsistencies, and thermal behavior; recommends it only if trade-offs are acceptable
Comparators: Xiaomi 17 praised for imaging but much costlier; iQOO Neo 11 seen as a cheaper alternative (no telephoto); Honor 400 Pro considered a strong, often preferable alternative
Community/other bloggers: some reported much higher display peak brightness (3,700+ nits) than the reviewer measured; others noted color tint differences on Ultra variants not present on this Pro model

Recommendation — who should buy, who should consider alternatives

Buy it if:

You want the highest-performing SoC available in this price range for emulation, rendering and heavy tasks (and accept thermal limits).
You value having a telephoto camera in a ~30k RUB device.
You want IP68, a metal frame, stereo sound and broad band/eSIM support on a budget.

Consider other options if:

You need best-in-class imaging (especially ultra‑wide and night telephoto) — look at Xiaomi 17 or other higher-priced flagships.
You want best sustained gaming performance out of the box without using an external cooler.
You expect consistent real-world fast‑charging to hit the advertised 100 W.
You dislike heavy preinstalled apps or need call-recording without rooting.

Bottom line

Poco F8 Pro is a strong value pick at ~31k RUB for buyers prioritizing raw performance, IP68 and having a telephoto camera. However, camera weaknesses (ultra‑wide and night telephoto), average battery endurance, thermal throttling during sustained loads, and inconsistent real‑world charging mean it’s not the best choice if your top priorities are imaging quality or long-session gaming without external cooling. Consider Honor 400 Pro, iQOO NEO 11 or Xiaomi 17 depending on which trade-offs you’re willing to accept.