Poco F8 Pro Hailed as Best Affordable Flagship in TechRadar Review

The review highlights that the F8 Pro is now available in the UK for £449 for the 256GB model, down from its £549 launch price, with the 512GB version at £499. It competes directly with the Google Pixel 10a, Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy A57, while offering fewer compromises than those devices when compared to £1,000+ flagships. The device is not available in the US or Australia.

TechRadar notes some compromises, including the lack of wireless charging, sluggish USB transfer speeds, a selfie camera limited to 1080p video, and a telephoto camera without optical image stabilization. HyperOS is also criticized for ads and bloatware. However, the reviewer states that the pros far outweigh the cons, calling the everyday value "extraordinary." Bose-tuned stereo speakers deliver crisp audio, and the phone handles daily tasks with flagship-level ease.

The review also contains a discrepancy: the main text describes a 6.59-inch display and a first-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, while the listed specifications table shows a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen and a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra processor. TechRadar did not explain the inconsistency. Additionally, the table lists Android 15 as the OS, noting Android 16 is now available. The phone comes in Black, Blue, and Titanium Silver, with a silicone case included.