This new Ultra phone may be the flagship killer you’ve been waiting for

TL;DR POCO has just launched the POCO F7 Ultra, its first Ultra smartphone. The phone has premium extras, such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, an IP68 rating, wireless charging, and a telephoto camera. Expect to pay a recommended starting price of $649, but an early bird offer means you can get it for $599. POCO isn’t typically known for flagship phones, as its best devices are typically upper-mid-range releases. However, the brand has just revealed the POCO F7 series, including its first Ultra phone. The POCO F7 Ultra is a mostly rebranded version of the China-only Redmi K80 Pro. However, you can also think of it as a larger Xiaomi 15, bringing plenty of flagship-tier features to the table. For starters, the new device packs an IP68 rating, which is still a rarity for POCO phones. I also appreciate the two-toned rear cover, featuring a shiny panel around the circular camera housing and anti-glare glass on the rest of the back. It’s vaguely reminiscent of early Pixel phones. Anothe ... Read full article.