POCO unveiled the POCO F9 Ultra and POCO F9 Pro series, introducing a new generation of flagship smartphones built for maximum performance. During the global launch, POCO also announced the next stage of its partnership with Bose, resulting in an even better audio experience on mobile devices.
The most powerful POCO F9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of 4,165,108. Visuals are powered by the dedicated VisionBoost D8 chip, a first for the F series. In both models, it works in conjunction with the flagship processor, enabling Smart Frame Rate to run at up to 185 FPS, one of the best results among the competition. In the POCO F9 series, Smart Frame Rate and AI Super Resolution can operate simultaneously, delivering smoother animations and even greater detail, resulting in a more realistic gaming experience. Performance is also ensured by the WildBoost Engine, designed for gamers who demand maximum fluidity and responsiveness. Playing at 185 FPS means not only higher frame rates but also faster reactions and greater precision during fast-paced games. Compared to 120 FPS, this translates to a staggering 65 FPS increase and a 3 ms shorter refresh rate. This smoothness can be achieved in over 20 games, and additional titles support it with Smart Frame Rate technology. The series' gaming capabilities are complemented by Game Color Enhancement, which improves image quality, a touch frequency of up to 4800 Hz, and a gyroscope sampling rate of up to 200 Hz. This translates into a faster response to every movement, touch, or gesture performed during gameplay. All of this is supported by the POCO 3D IceLoop cooling system, which effectively dissipates heat and helps maintain high performance even during long gaming sessions.
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The POCO F9 series features POCO HyperRGB AMOLED displays with a 185Hz refresh rate, delivering exceptionally smooth visuals whether the user is gaming, watching videos, or browsing social media. The POCO F9 Ultra offers a large 6.9-inch screen, while the POCO F9 Pro utilizes the same technology in a more compact 6.59-inch format for greater convenience during everyday use. High image quality is achieved thanks to POCO HyperRGB technology with a full RGB subpixel structure, which produces sharp and detailed images comparable to 2K displays while maintaining high energy efficiency. The POCO F9 series is also the world's first to utilize the new M11 luminescent material, which allows the screens to achieve brightness levels of up to 4,500 nits and up to 10,000 nits when displaying HDR content. This translates into deeper contrast, more realistic colors, and improved detail in both bright and dark scenes. The F9 series introduces Xiaomi Vision Care, a TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care certified solution, helping reduce eye strain during extended reading, watching videos, or using your smartphone at night.
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The POCO F9 Ultra features a dynamic backlight that offers personalized lighting effects for incoming calls, notifications, music, and gameplay. The POCO F9 Pro in Aurora Green captures the attention with the brand's first-ever full-panel luminous finish. When exposed to sunlight or artificial light, the back emits a subtle glow, creating a visually appealing effect after dark. Users can also personalize its appearance by creating their own light patterns using a blue-violet laser pointer.
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Our partnership with Bose and the inclusion of Sound by Bose technology have resulted in an audio system that delivers a more spacious, detailed, and natural sound experience for music, movies, and games. The POCO F9 Ultra is equipped with two symmetrical premium 1115D stereo speakers and a separate 1620 subwoofer, creating a 2.1 audio system that delivers deeper bass, a wider soundstage, and more dynamic sound. The POCO F9 Pro, on the other hand, features two symmetrical 1115F stereo speakers supported by a Sealed Cavity Design, delivering crisp highs, rich mid-range, and a high level of detail. The audio capabilities don't end there, though. Users can choose between two sound profiles tuned by Bose experts. Dynamic mode emphasizes powerful, full bass, while Balanced mode emphasizes natural sound and clear vocals. Additionally, Sound by Bose technology ensures detail at lower volume levels and minimizes distortion when playing content at high volume. A partnership with Bose has also been developed with gamers in mind. The new Game Audio mode amplifies key in-game sounds, such as enemy footsteps, while maintaining the natural sound of gunfire, voice prompts, and ambient effects.
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The POCO F9 Ultra is equipped with the largest battery in the history of the POCO F series, an 8050 mAh cell using silicon-carbon technology with 16% silicon content. The smartphone's high energy density provides up to two days of battery life on a single charge while maintaining a slim design. The POCO F9 Pro, on the other hand, boasts a 6330mAh battery that easily lasts a full day of intensive use. HyperCharge technology, supporting 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, ensures rapid charging. Both models also offer reverse charging, supporting up to 27W wired charging and 22.5W wireless charging. This allows you to use your smartphone as a convenient power source for headphones, a smartwatch, or other compatible devices.
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The POCO F9 series opens a new chapter in the brand's mobile photography history, introducing the first 200MP camera system with optical image stabilization (OIS) in both models. A dedicated 200MP mode captures an impressive amount of detail, giving you greater freedom when framing and editing photos. The 32MP front camera, meanwhile, delivers high-quality selfies, delivering clear and natural-looking shots. The most advanced camera model, the POCO F9 Ultra, features a periscopic telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, allowing you to capture distant subjects in razor-sharp detail. This is complemented by 10x lossless zoom and 20x AI Ultra Zoom, making it even easier to capture details even from a distance. The POCO F9 Pro offers a 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, focusing from as close as 10cm. This allows you to easily move from macro shots to portraits or landscapes without having to reach for additional equipment. Live Cinematography, designed with video creators in mind, rounds out the series' photography capabilities. 4K Ultra HD recording, automatic focus transitions, and smooth lens switching give even everyday moments a more cinematic feel.
From September 1st to 20th, 2026, the POCO F9 series is available at special promotional prices. The POCO F9 Ultra is available in two colours (Dark Cherry and Black) in three memory variants: Poco F9 Ultra (12/256GB) starts at $799/€1,099.99. Early Bird prices are $729/€829.99. The POCO F9 Pro is available in three colours (Black, White, and Aurora Green) in two memory variants: Poco F9 Pro (12/256GB) starts at $699/€899.99, though Poco’s Early Bird pricing brings it down to $649/€739.99.
