Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra Launch: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP Cameras and an 8,050mAh Battery
Poco's new flagships go big: a shared 200MP main camera, 185Hz 4,500-nit AMOLEDs, Bose-tuned audio, and — on the F9 Ultra — an enormous 8,050mAh silicon-carbon battery. The F9 Pro starts at $699, the Ultra at $799.
OFFICIALXiaomi's sub-brand Poco has expanded its flagship line with two new phones: the Poco F9 Pro and the step-up F9 Ultra. They share a lot — the same top-tier chip family, a 200MP main camera and identical charging — but split on battery, cameras and audio in ways that clearly separate the tiers.
CHIP AND MEMORY
The F9 Ultra runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The F9 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Both add a dedicated 12nm VisionBoost D8 graphics chip to handle AI frame insertion and super-resolution for gaming.
DISPLAYS
Both phones use HyperRGB AMOLED panels with a fast 185Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 4,500 nits. The F9 Pro is 6.59 inches (2510 x 1156); the Ultra stretches to 6.9 inches (2608 x 1200). Both share 480Hz 10-point touch sampling, 4800Hz instant touch sampling, Gorilla Glass 7i, and integrated ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.
CAMERAS
Camera hardware gets a major overhaul, starting with a shared 200MP primary sensor with OIS and 4K video. From there the tiers branch: the F9 Pro pairs the main with a 50MP floating telephoto (2.5x optical) and an 8MP ultrawide, while the F9 Ultra steps up to a 50MP periscope telephoto (5x optical) alongside a 50MP ultrawide. Both get a 32MP front camera.
AUDIO, BATTERY & CHARGING
Audio is tuned in partnership with Bose. The F9 Pro has symmetrical dual stereo speakers; the Ultra adds a 2.1-channel setup with an independent 1620 rear subwoofer. On power, the F9 Pro carries a 6,330mAh battery while the Ultra houses a frankly massive 8,050mAh silicon-carbon cell (16% silicon). Both share 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W wired reverse and 22.5W wireless reverse charging.
PRO VS ULTRA AT A GLANCE
Where the two diverge:
| Spec | F9 Pro | F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | SD 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series | SD 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM / storage | up to 12GB / 512GB | up to 16GB / 1TB |
| Display | 6.59" 2510x1156 | 6.9" 2608x1200 |
| Telephoto | 50MP, 2.5x | 50MP periscope, 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8MP | 50MP |
| Audio | Dual stereo (Bose) | 2.1ch + subwoofer (Bose) |
| Battery | 6,330mAh | 8,050mAh (Si/C) |
| Starting price | $699 | $799 |
COLOURS, SOFTWARE & PRICE
Both phones get IP68, NFC and Xiaomi HyperOS 3 out of the box. The F9 Pro comes in Black, White and Aurora Green (with a glow-in-the-dark rear); the F9 Ultra in Black and Dark Cherry with a glass-fibre finish and interactive lighting accents on the back. Pricing: the F9 Pro starts at $699 (12GB/256GB, early-bird $649) up to $769 (12GB/512GB, early-bird $699). The F9 Ultra runs from $799 (12GB/256GB, early-bird $729) to $949 (16GB/512GB) and tops out at $1,199 (16GB/1TB, early-bird $1,059).
RATING
This is an official Poco launch, so specs and pricing are CONFIRMED. The open variables are regional availability and how the early-bird pricing holds after launch. The takeaway: two aggressive flagships that pair Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power and a 200MP camera with standout battery capacity — especially the Ultra's 8,050mAh cell.