POCO Carnival 2026 cuts F8 Ultra and F8 Pro prices down to $749
POCO has launched its annual POCO Carnival 2026 sale, reducing prices on its flagship F8 and X8 Pro series smartphones. Alongside the discounts, the brand is running the "Complete Your Infinity" contest, where participants can win a POCO Pad by finishing the brand's template and sharing it on social media.
During the promotion, buyers get an extra discount on top of the regular price by applying the code "POCO8TH" at checkout on mi.com. Note that pricing and discounts vary by region, and the Carnival deals are not available in the US.
The flagship POCO F8 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It sports three 50 MP cameras: a main shooter with a Light Fusion 950 sensor, optical image stabilization, and 4-in-1 pixel binning; a 115 mm periscope zoom camera with OIS; and an f/2.4 ultra-wide lens for landscapes and group shots.
The F8 Ultra packs a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W HyperCharge wired and 50 W wireless charging support. From August 7 to 23, the 16 GB RAM / 512 GB storage variant is discounted by $50 to $749, while the 12 GB RAM / 256 GB model drops by $30 to $699.
The POCO F8 Pro offers a more affordable balance of performance, price, and usability. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, has a 6,210 mAh battery, and IP68 dust and water resistance. The triple camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor and a 60 mm telephoto lens.
The F8 Pro also comes with symmetrical stereo speakers tuned by Bose, delivering a more immersive audio experience for gaming and media compared to typical setups.
