Poco may be gearing up for a faster refresh cycle than anyone anticipated. Just seven months after the Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra debuted, the company already appears to be moving ahead with the next generation — and a new certification suggests the rollout could happen much sooner than expected.

Earlier this month, the Poco F8 Ultra passed through Thailand’s NBTC certification process. Now, the Poco F8 Pro has joined it on the same database, signaling that both models are inching closer to an official unveiling. What’s unusual is the timing: the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra launched in March, but their certifications surfaced much later — the F7 Pro was approved in January, while the F7 Ultra didn’t get its approval until early March, just days before the big reveal. With the F8 series appearing this early, a 2025 release well ahead of March won’t be surprising.

Both phones also seem to be tracking together. Since the F8 Ultra and F8 Pro received approval just days apart, there’s a good chance Poco plans to unveil them side by side, mirroring last year’s strategy. (The standard F7 launched slightly later, so we may see a repeat of that staggered approach.)

As for what the phones actually are, that’s where things get interesting. The F8 Ultra is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max. But the F8 Pro still remains a mystery — sort of. It can be a rebranded Redmi K90. Designing a phone from scratch takes time and resources, after all.

With both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra cleared for Thailand and the launch window seemingly shifting forward, it’s only a matter of time before more information starts spilling out. If history is any indication, the leaks will only get louder from here.

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