Poco F9 Ultra Hands-On: Photographer Kate Garibaldi Tests 200MP Flagship Phone
On September 14, 2026, photographer Kate Garibaldi shared her insights on the Poco F9 Ultra smartphone, which she had won in a contest. She evaluated the Dark Cherry variant featuring 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, emphasizing its impressive 200MP main camera, alongside a 50MP ultra-wide and a 5x periscope telephoto lens. While she found the 5x telephoto useful, she remarked that the 10x lossless and 20x AI Ultra Zoom fell short compared to specialized lenses. The 200MP setting captures photos in a fixed 3:4 aspect ratio. Garibaldi appreciated the 6.9-inch AMOLED screen and the 8,050mAh battery but pointed out issues with color rendering in low light and focusing. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the phone retails starting at $799 and is offered in Dark Cherry and Black, without a U.S. retail launch.
Key facts
- Photographer Kate Garibaldi reviewed the Poco F9 Ultra after winning it in a competition.
- The phone features a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 5x periscope telephoto.
- The 200MP mode stitches multiple images but is locked to a 3:4 aspect ratio.
- The 6.9-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 2,608 by 1,200 pixels and up to 185Hz refresh rate.
- The 8,050mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Low-light performance showed warmer, yellower colors and focusing issues at close range.
- Pricing: $799 (12GB/256GB), $949 (16GB/512GB), $1,199 (16GB/1TB); European prices start at €1,099.90, €1,199.90, and €1,399.90.
- The phone is available in Dark Cherry and Black, with no official U.S. retail launch.
Entities
Artists
- Kate Garibaldi
Institutions
- Poco
- Qualcomm
Locations
- United States
- Europe