POCO F9 Pro and POCO F9 Ultra Chipsets Confirmed; Know Expected Prices, Specifications and Features

Poco, the popular smartphone brand, has officially pulled back the curtain on the core silicon driving its highly anticipated F9 series. The company has confirmed that the Poco F9 Ultra will be powered by the formidable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while its sibling, the Poco F9 Pro, will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series. This official announcement arrives just days before the global unveiling of the new F9 lineup, scheduled for September 1, 2026, with Indian enthusiasts able to catch the event live at 1:30 AM IST on September 2, 2026.

Flagship Power for the Ultra, Optimised for the Pro

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC), a high-end System-on-a-Chip (SoC) introduced in late 2025, positions devices at the forefront of Android gaming for the 2025–2026 cycle. It boasts an octa-core CPU configuration, featuring two high-performance Oryon Prime cores clocked up to 4.6 GHz and six Oryon Performance cores running at up to 3.62 GHz. Manufactured on TSMC's advanced 3nm process, the chipset integrates an X80 5G modem capable of delivering download speeds up to 10 Gbps and upload speeds of 3.5 Gbps.

For the Poco F9 Pro, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series offers an intriguing differentiation. While sharing the exact same CPU architecture as the standard Elite Gen 5, including the 4.6 GHz Oryon Prime cores, the V-series optimises the GPU to achieve a lower price point without compromising core flagship features, making the F9 Pro a compelling offering.

Design, Display, and Expected Features

The Poco F9 series is widely expected to arrive as rebranded versions of Xiaomi's China-exclusive Redmi K100 Pro (for the F9 Pro) and Redmi K100 Pro Max (for the F9 Ultra). Notably, Poco is reportedly skipping a standard F9 model this generation, mirroring its approach with the F8 series.

Both devices are anticipated to feature premium displays and robust camera setups. The Poco F9 Pro is tipped to sport a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED screen with a fluid 185Hz refresh rate, while the F9 Ultra is rumoured to feature a larger 6.9-inch AMOLED panel with a 2608x1200 resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate, along with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits.

Battery capacities are also expected to be substantial, with leaks suggesting the F9 Pro could pack a 6,330mAh battery and the F9 Ultra an 8,050mAh unit, both supporting 100W wired fast charging. For photography, the F9 Ultra is rumoured to feature a triple rear camera setup including a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The F9 Pro is also expected to house a 200MP main sensor, alongside a 50MP 3x telephoto and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Both devices are expected to include a 32MP front camera.

The F9 Pro will be available in Aurora Green, and the F9 Ultra in Dark Cherry, with both devices expected to feature a "Sound by Bose" tuning, indicating a premium audio experience. Expected to run on Android 16 with Poco's HyperOS, these phones are also rumoured to boast IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, along with an aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.

India Pricing and Availability

As of now, Poco has not officially confirmed the India pricing or specific on-sale dates for the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra. However, unofficial estimates circulating suggest the Poco F9 Ultra (12GB+256GB) could be priced around ₹69,999, while the Poco F9 Pro (12GB+256GB) might start from approximately ₹41,999 to ₹49,999. Further details regarding pricing, variants, and launch offers for the Indian market are expected to be unveiled during the official launch event.

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