Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro gaming phone reviewed; Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 benchmarks show modest CPU gains

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro targets mobile gamers with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12 GB of RAM and a 6.59‑inch AMOLED 120 Hz display. It offers Bose‑tuned audio, a 50 MP main camera, a 6210 mAh battery and 100 W fast charging that restores about 70 % in an hour. Reviewers note smooth performance in demanding games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Call of Duty, limited heating during long sessions, and a retail price of €427 for the 256 GB model, making it cheaper than many flagship phones.

Separately, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset was benchmarked on an Honor X80 Pro Max, achieving 1 095 points in single‑core and 3 355 points in multi‑core Geekbench tests. CPU improvements over the previous generation are modest, while the new Adreno 812 GPU promises up to a 20 % uplift for graphics. The platform adds LPDDR5 memory support, a 2.6 GHz Kryo CPU, a next‑gen 5G modem and gaming features such as Snapdragon Game Super Resolution. Early rumors suggest the chip will appear in upcoming mid‑range phones like the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.