Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro Launched with 200MP Cameras, 185Hz Displays, and Massive Batteries
Poco has introduced its F9 series, which includes the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro models. The F9 Ultra is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and features a remarkable 200MP primary camera, a 5x periscope lens, and a robust 8,050mAh battery. It allows gaming at an impressive 185 frames per second and showcases a 6.9-inch HyperRGB AMOLED screen with a 185Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the F9 Pro comes with a 6.59-inch display and a 6,330mAh battery, sharing many characteristics with the Ultra. The starting price for the F9 Ultra is $799, with early-bird discounts offered. Various colors and configurations are available, though U.S. availability is still unclear.
Key facts
- Poco unveiled the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro on September 1, 2026.
- F9 Ultra features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, VisionBoost D8 chipset, 200MP main camera, 5x periscope telephoto, and 8,050mAh battery.
- Both phones support up to 185 fps gaming and have 185Hz HyperRGB AMOLED displays.
- F9 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display with 2,608x1,200 resolution, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and 10,000 nits at 1% area.
- F9 Ultra is the first Poco phone with a 200MP camera and includes a 5x periscope telephoto with 10x lossless zoom and 20x AI Ultra Zoom.
- Poco continues partnership with Bose for audio tuning; F9 Ultra has 2.1-channel speaker system.
- F9 Ultra battery has 16% silicon-carbon content, 809 Wh/L energy density, and supports 100W wired, 50W wireless charging.
- F9 Pro has a 6.59-inch display, 6,330mAh battery, 200MP main camera, 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto, and 50MP ultra-wide camera.
- F9 Pro Aurora Green features first full-panel luminous design with custom light patterns via laser pointer.
- Pricing: F9 Ultra starts at $799 (early-bird $729) for 12/256GB; F9 Pro available in White, Aurora Green, Black.
- No official U.S. retail launch; U.S. buyers must import as 'global phone'.
Entities
Institutions
- Poco
- Qualcomm
- Bose
- Xiaomi
- TÜV Rheinland
Locations
- United States
- Europe