Poco is partnering with Bose to put a subwoofer in its latest phones

Xiaomi’s Poco brand has partnered with Bose to help its new F8 phones stand out in an increasingly crowded market. Both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra feature stereo speakers designed in collaboration with the audio company, and the Ultra goes further by including a subwoofer as well.

Both new F8 phones feature the same dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose, though you’ll have to buy the Ultra if you want the benefits of a subwoofer as well, which Poco says delivers “deeper, more impactful sound.” Additionally, there are two sound profiles tuned by Bose engineers: a Dynamic mode that delivers extra bass, and a Balanced option that focuses on vocals and a more balanced soundstage.

“By combining Bose’s audio engineering expertise with Poco’s design and technology innovation, the Poco F8 Series achieves a level of clarity and depth that redefines what is possible in mobile audio,” said Nick Smith, head of audio technology and chief strategy officer at Bose.

The two phones are otherwise typical fairly affordable flagships. The F8 Ultra has more power Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipsetWith a large 6.9-inch OLED screen, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera, and wireless charging. Used last year’s F8 Pro Snapdragon 8 EliteA smaller screen measuring 6.59 inches, and a reduction in each of the three rear lenses. Both have an IP68 rating, as well as larger 6,000mAh batteries, which should provide decent longevity.

The F8 Pro starts at $579, while the Ultra is available at $729, although a $50 early bird discount is available at launch. The phones were announced alongside a pair of sub-$400 tablets, the Pad