- Poco launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro on 1 September 2026, roughly three months earlier in the annual cycle compared to the F8 series which launched on 26 November 2025.
- Both phones run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the same chip that powered the last November, and Poco kept the existing platform to help hold prices down during the ongoing memory shortage.
- Both phones feature 185Hz HyperRGB AMOLED displays with a full RGB subpixel structure, and Poco claims up to 185FPS in selected games, driven by a dedicated VisionBoost D8 graphics chipset.
- The F9 Ultra has a 6.9-inch screen, while the F9 Pro has a 6.59-inch one; both use the new M11 luminescent material with quoted peaks of 4,500 nits in general use and 10,000 nits for HDR content, and carry TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care certification.
- The camera system leads with Poco’s first 200MP main sensor with OIS on both models, paired with a 32MP front camera; the F9 Ultra adds a 5x periscope telephoto with 10x lossless zoom and 20x AI Ultra Zoom, while the F9 Pro uses a 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto that focuses from as close as 10cm.
- The F9 Ultra starts at $799 or €1,099 for 12GB/256GB, with early bird pricing of $729 or €829; the F9 Pro starts at $699 or €899 for 12GB/256GB, with early bird pricing of $649 or €739.
- Global buyers lose the charger as neither model includes a power adapter in the box, despite both supporting 100W wired charging.
Poco has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro, marking a significant upgrade in its smartphone lineup. Both devices feature 185Hz HyperRGB AMOLED displays and are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, ensuring high performance for gaming enthusiasts.23456
The F9 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch screen and a 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), while the F9 Pro has a 6.59-inch display and a 50MP telephoto lens. Both models support 100W wired charging, although they do not include a charger in the box, a trend seen in many recent smartphone releases.781617
The F9 Ultra is priced starting at $799 or €1,099 for the 12GB/256GB variant, while the F9 Pro starts at $699 or €899. Early bird pricing offers discounts, making the devices more accessible to consumers.12131415
Both models are equipped with a dedicated VisionBoost D8 graphics chipset, allowing for up to 185FPS in select games. The displays are built on new M11 luminescent material, achieving peak brightness levels of 4,500 nits and 10,000 nits for HDR content, and are certified by TÜV Rheinland for eye care.
Poco aims to deliver a premium experience with these devices, despite the ongoing memory shortage affecting the tech industry.
“The F9 series arrives three months earlier than the F8 series, which launched on 26 November 2025. Both models omit the charger from the box despite 100W wired support, and the F9 Ultra starts at $799 with early bird pricing of $729.”
