Xiaomi’s Rebranding Tradition Continues
Xiaomi has followed a familiar pattern for years — launching the Redmi K series in China and then releasing them globally under its sub-brand Poco. This strategy gives international users access to Redmi’s top-tier hardware with Poco’s unique branding and pricing.
Following this trend, the upcoming Poco F8 lineup is expected to be the global counterpart of the Redmi K90 series. Both phones will share most specifications, but a new leak reveals one key difference — the battery capacity.
Battery Downgrade in Global Poco F8 Models
According to a recent leak from Kacper Skrzypek, a well-known Xiaomi insider, the HyperOS source code revealed details about the upcoming Poco F8 phones.
The findings show that Xiaomi may have reduced the battery size in the global versions compared to their Chinese Redmi variants.
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The Redmi K90 Pro features a 7,100mAh battery, but its global twin, the Poco F8 Pro, reportedly comes with a 6,210mAh unit.
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The Redmi K90 Pro Max packs a massive 7,560mAh battery, while the Poco F8 Ultra could be limited to 6,500mAh.
That’s a noticeable downgrade in capacity, especially for users who value long battery life.
Same Flagship Power, Slightly Smaller Battery
Despite the smaller batteries, the Poco F8 series isn’t compromising on power or features.
The Poco F8 Pro is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, offering top-tier processing performance. It will likely sport a 6.59-inch OLED display with high brightness and color accuracy.
Meanwhile, the Poco F8 Ultra is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor — one of the most advanced chips in the Android world. It may come with a 6.9-inch 2K OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for faster, more accurate unlocking.
Both phones will run on HyperOS 3, Xiaomi’s latest operating system based on Android 16, ensuring smooth performance and improved software stability.
Still a Flagship Experience for Global Users
Even with a slightly smaller battery, the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra promise a true flagship experience — lightning-fast performance, beautiful OLED screens, and the latest software.
If Xiaomi maintains its competitive pricing, these phones could become some of the most popular flagship killers of 2025.
As of now, Xiaomi hasn’t started officially teasing the Poco F8 lineup, so all details should be treated as early leaks. But judging by Xiaomi’s track record, fans can expect the official launch in the coming months.
Final Thoughts
The upcoming Poco F8 series might lose some battery capacity compared to its Redmi K90 counterparts, but it’s still shaping up to be an impressive lineup. With Snapdragon 8 Elite power, vibrant OLED screens, and HyperOS 3, Xiaomi’s next Poco phones are bound to make headlines once again.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra inch closer to their global debut!