POCO Launches F9 Ultra and F9 Pro Flagships With Early-Bird Pricing From USD 649
POCO has globally launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, AMOLED displays, and 200MP cameras. Early-bird prices start at USD 649 for the Pro and USD 729 for the Ultra. Both models support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Neither includes a charger in the box.
POCO has officially launched its F9 series globally, introducing the POCO F9 Ultra and POCO F9 Pro as the company’s latest all-round flagship smartphones. The devices are available immediately, with early-bird pricing starting at USD 729 for the F9 Ultra and USD 649 for the F9 Pro.
The announcement came via POCO’s official channels today, September 1, positioning the phones as global counterparts to Xiaomi’s Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max models released in China earlier. POCO F9 Ultra, POCO F9 Pro Launch Live Streaming: Check Where to Watch, Expected Price, Specifications and Features.
POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro Launched
Key Specifications and Differences
Both phones feature high-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-series processors, large batteries, and 200-megapixel main cameras. They run HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 and carry IP68 dust and water resistance ratings. The POCO F9 Ultra is the higher-end model. It uses the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 185Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and an 8,050mAh silicon-carbon battery. Its camera setup includes a 200MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. Audio is handled by a Bose-tuned 2.1-channel system that includes dual stereo speakers and a dedicated rear subwoofer.
The POCO F9 Pro uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series processor, which has a slightly reduced GPU configuration. It has a smaller 6.59-inch 185Hz AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and a 6,330mAh battery. Its camera system pairs the same 200MP main sensor with a 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto and an 8MP ultrawide. Stereo speakers are also Bose-tuned but without the subwoofer. Both models support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Neither includes a charger in the box.
Pricing and Availability of POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro
Early-bird pricing, which matches the figures shared in POCO’s launch post, is as follows:
- POCO F9 Pro 12GB/256GB: USD 649 (regular USD 699)
- POCO F9 Pro 12GB/512GB: USD 699 (regular USD 769)
- POCO F9 Ultra 12GB/256GB: USD 729 (regular USD 799)
Higher configurations of the Ultra reach USD 1,059 early-bird for the 16GB/1TB model. The phones are available for purchase through official POCO and Xiaomi global channels. Color options include Black and Dark Cherry for the Ultra, and Black, White, and Aurora Green (with a luminous rear panel) for the Pro. Redmi Teases 'Max' Note Series Phone Ahead of India Launch; Know What to Expect.
The F9 series arrives earlier in the calendar year than the previous F8 generation. The phones prioritize battery capacity, high refresh-rate displays, and audio alongside flagship-level processing, while using last-generation flagship silicon. Global versions ship with smaller batteries than their Chinese Redmi counterparts.
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