How Many Updates Will the POCO F8 Series Get?

The POCO F8 Series has finally made its global debut with two powerful devices — the POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra. Both smartphones deliver flagship-level hardware, impressive features, and most importantly, a strong long-term software commitment from POCO. Since software support has become a key decision factor for buyers, here’s a complete breakdown of how many updates the POCO F8 Series will receive and what users can expect in the coming years.

POCO F8 Pro & POCO F8 Ultra: Key Specifications (Brief Overview)

POCO F8 Ultra

• 6.9″ 2608×1200 AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP UW + 50MP 5× periscope
• 32MP front
• 6500mAh battery, 100W charging, 50W wireless
• LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1
• IP68 rating, Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7, eSIM
• Android 16 with HyperOS 3 out of the box

POCO F8 Pro

• 6.59″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits peak
• Snapdragon 8 Elite
• 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP UW + 50MP 2.5× telephoto
• 20MP front
• 6210mAh battery, 100W charging
• LPDDR5X + UFS 4.1
• IP68 rating, Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7
• Android 16 with HyperOS 3 out of the box

Both devices also include premium features like Surge chips for power management, strong cooling systems, advanced communication tech (Xiaomi Astral & Offline Communication), and flagship-grade displays.

How Many Updates Will POCO F8 Pro & F8 Ultra Receive?

POCO has confirmed an improved software update policy for the F8 Series — making it one of the most future-proof POCO flagships ever.

Official Software Support Timeline:

• 4 Major Android Updates
• 6 Years of Security Patches

Since both models launch with Android 16 (HyperOS 3) out of the box, this means:

POCO F8 Series Will Receive:

• Android 17
• Android 18
• Android 19
• Android 20

And alongside these versions, the devices will get corresponding HyperOS upgrades up to HyperOS 7.

Security Patch Support Until 2031

Both the POCO F8 Pro and F8 Ultra will continue receiving monthly/quarterly security patches for 6 full years, keeping the devices safe and reliable through long-term usage.

With top-tier hardware and a strong software promise, the POCO F8 Series stands out as one of the most future-proof POCO lineups ever launched. Offering 4 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra match the update policies of several premium competitors while delivering impressive flagship performance at a lower price.