- POCO has announced that its next F-series phones will launch globally on September 1st, with the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra making up the lineup.
- The company is skipping the standard F9 model for now, with no information on if and when that model will arrive.
- The new phones are expected to be based on Xiaomi’s Redmi K100 series, which are sold in China.
- The rear panels carry “Sound by Bose” branding, suggesting the phones will feature audio tuning developed with Bose.
- Neither F8 model launched in India, leaving the F7 as the last F-series phone sold in the country; POCO hasn’t confirmed whether the F9 series will come to India.
- The F9 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, while the F9 Ultra could get a 6.85-inch panel with a 2608×1200 resolution.
- Both phones are expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, although the Pro could instead use a lower-binned Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V variant.
- The Pro is tipped to have a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3x telephoto camera with OIS.
- The Ultra could add a 50MP 5x telephoto camera while retaining the same main sensor and a 50MP ultrawide.
- The F9 Pro is tipped to pack a 6,330mAh battery, while the Ultra could reach 8,050mAh, with both supporting 100W wired charging.
- If POCO maintains its usual aggressive pricing, which shouldn’t be expected considering the memory crisis currently, the F9 Pro and Ultra could offer strong specifications against premium phones from OnePlus, Xiaomi and Samsung.
- While the specs look promising, potential buyers should wait for full reviews post-launch to assess real-world performance.
- Indian buyers should not assume availability; POCO skipped India with the F8 series and has instead expanded its X-series locally, with the X8 Pro becoming the company’s highest priced phone at Rs 42,999.
- For buyers looking for a performance-focused POCO phone, the September launch is worth watching.
- In India meanwhile, POCO is preparing for the launch of two new X-series phones, presumably the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power.
POCO will unveil its F9 Pro and F9 Ultra smartphones globally on September 1st at 8 pm GMT, skipping the standard F9 model for now. The new devices are expected to feature high-end specifications, including a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED display for the Pro and a 6.85-inch panel for the Ultra.123101314
Both models are anticipated to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with the Pro possibly using a lower-binned variant. The Pro is rumored to have a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 50MP 3x telephoto camera, while the Ultra may include a 50MP 5x telephoto camera.1112
Battery life is also a highlight, with the Pro expected to pack a 6,330mAh battery and the Ultra potentially reaching 8,050mAh, both supporting 100W wired charging. If POCO maintains its aggressive pricing strategy, these models could compete strongly against premium offerings from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Samsung.15
However, the availability of the F9 series in India remains uncertain, as POCO has previously skipped launches in the region, focusing instead on its X-series phones.89
“The F9 series is expected to be based on Xiaomi's Redmi K100 lineup, with 'Sound by Bose' branding on the rear panels. POCO hasn't confirmed India availability, as neither F8 model launched there, leaving the F7 as the last F-series phone sold in the country.”
