Poco’s F-series has always been the “flagship power without the flagship price” line. The F9 Pro keeps that idea going with a top-tier chip, a ridiculously fast screen and a 200MP camera, all in a body that’s smaller than you’d expect. Here’s the rundown.
What’s New?
Poco launched the F9 Pro globally on 1 September, together with the bigger F9 Ultra. There’s no regular F9 this year, just these two. The Pro is the more compact and affordable of the pair, while the Ultra gets a larger screen, a bigger battery and a stronger camera setup.
The Pro measures about 157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs 218g. It uses a glass front, an aluminum frame and a glass-fiber reinforced back, and it’s rated IP68 for dust and water. Colors are Black, White and Aurora Green.
Display
The screen is a 6.59-inch AMOLED with a 1156 x 2510 resolution (Poco calls it HyperRGB) and a 185Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness hits 4,500 nits, and it supports Dolby Vision. Poco says the full RGB subpixel layout gets you sharpness close to a 2K panel while using less power. Gorilla Glass 7i covers the front, and a punch-hole camera sits at the top.
185Hz is faster than most phones, so scrolling and games feel very smooth, especially in titles that can use the extra frames.
Performance and Software
Under the hood is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series, built on a 3nm process, with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage is 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1. The “V Series” part means a slightly trimmed-down GPU compared to the full chip, but it’s still flagship-level performance for gaming, editing and multitasking.
Poco also adds its own VisionBoost D8 chip, a dedicated graphics booster that uses AI to improve image detail and visual quality in games.
It runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3, and Poco promises up to 4 major OS updates.
Camera
The camera setup is the highlight here. There’s a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto with OIS that can focus as close as 10cm for telemacro shots, and an 8MP ultrawide. The ultrawide is a step down from what you’d hope for at this level, so it’s the weak link. The front camera is 32MP.
For video, you get 4K recording, with up to 8K on the rear cameras, plus Poco’s Live Cinematography tools for automatic focus transitions.
Battery, Charging and Sound
The battery is 6,330mAh and silicon-carbon, which is smaller than some rivals but a good size for a phone this compact. Charging is fast, with 100W wired and 50W wireless, plus 27W reverse wired and 22.5W reverse wireless charging to top up other gadgets.
Audio gets some love too. The stereo speakers are tuned by Bose, with a dedicated woofer for a 2.1 setup and Dolby Atmos. There’s no headphone jack, though.
What You Might Not Like
- The 8MP ultrawide is basic compared to the rest of the camera setup.
- The GPU is slightly trimmed compared to the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- Storage tops out at 512GB, while the Ultra goes higher.
- No headphone jack, and no microSD slot.
- Availability varies by region, so check whether it’s sold in your country.
Who Should Buy It?
If you want flagship performance, a bright and silky smooth display and a big camera in a phone that’s easier to hold than most, the F9 Pro is a great choice. If you care most about battery size and zoom range, look at the F9 Ultra instead.
| Feature | Details |
| Display | 6.59″ HyperRGB AMOLED, 185Hz, up to 4,500 nits |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 px |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (3nm) |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.1) |
| Rear Camera | 200MP (OIS) + 50MP 2.5x telephoto (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
| Video | 4K, up to 8K on the rear cameras |
| Battery | 6,330mAh silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Dimensions | about 157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 218g |
| Colors | Black, White, Aurora Green |