Poco has launched the F9 Pro globally alongside the F9 Ultra. The new model focuses on gaming, battery life, and display performance, while also introducing features such as wireless charging and a telephoto camera to the series.

Poco F9 Pro Specifications

It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) processor. The chip is built using a 3nm process and uses third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores, with a maximum clock speed of 4.6GHz. Poco is also including its VisionBoost D8 graphics chipset, which is designed to improve image quality and frame rates in supported games.

The VisionBoost system supports frame interpolation of up to 185 frames per second. It also includes features such as Game HDR and AI super resolution. These features are intended to make games look smoother and clearer, although the results will depend on the individual game and whether it supports the technology.

The phone uses a 3D IceLoop cooling system to manage heat during longer gaming sessions. The cooling system has a 26,000-square-millimeter heat dissipation area, a 5,200-square-millimeter liquid heat pipe area, and a large graphite layer. Poco says it can reduce SoC temperatures by up to 3 degrees Celsius under certain testing conditions. The device comes with 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and is available with either 256GB or 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.

The 6.59-inch AMOLED display has a 185Hz refresh rate and 2510 x 1156 resolution, supports 68 billion colors and DCI-P3, and reaches 4,500 nits in multi-scenario use and 10,000 nits peak with selected HDR content.

It also offers full-range DC dimming, 16,000 dimming levels, a 1-nit minimum brightness, and TÜV Rheinland certifications for flicker-free operation, hardware-level low blue light, intelligent eye care, and circadian-friendly viewing.

The F9 Pro has a 6,330mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. According to Poco, wired charging can take the battery to 50% in 19 minutes, while wireless charging reaches 50 percent in 35 minutes. The phone can also charge other devices at up to 27W through a cable or 22.5W wirelessly.

The rear camera system includes a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel floating telephoto camera, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. The telephoto camera has a 60mm equivalent focal length, 2.5x optical zoom, and a minimum focusing distance of 10 centimeters for close-up photography. For selfies, it includes a 32-megapixel lens.

The phone has symmetrical stereo speakers tuned with Bose. It offers Dynamic and Balanced sound profiles, with additional volume tuning intended to keep audio clear at different volume levels.

The F9 Pro is available in White and Aurora Green. The Aurora Green version has a rear panel that can glow after exposure to sunlight or indoor light. The phone also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Pricing and Availability

The 12GB/256GB model costs $699, while the 12GB/512GB version is priced at $769. In select markets, Poco is offering benefits including trials of Spotify Premium, YouTube Premium, and Google AI Pro.

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Poco has officially shared the global launch date for its new Poco F9 series. The phone that has been leaking for months will now launch globally on September 1.

The lineup reportedly includes two models: the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra. Like its predecessor, the company is not releasing a standard model this time either.

The two phones are rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, which already launched in China. Both are expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, including the gaming-focused V-series variant that debuted on the Chinese models.  

Luckily for us, a previous report has already revealed the specs of both phones along with the price.

Poco F9 Pro / F9 Ultra Specifications

The Poco F9 Pro is expected to feature a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, while the F9 Ultra could get a larger 6.85-inch 2608 × 1200 panel. Both displays are reportedly developed with TCL CSOT, with Xiaomi contributing to the design and materials.

Both phones are tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The F9 Pro could pack a 6,330mAh battery, while the F9 Ultra may get an 8,050mAh cell. Both are expected to support 100W wired charging and USB PD.

For cameras, the F9 Pro may feature a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3x telephoto with OIS. The F9 Ultra could add a 50MP ultrawide and 50MP 5x telephoto. Both phones are expected to have 32MP selfie cameras and 8K video recording.

Other rumored features include Bose-tuned speakers, IP69 certification, and metal frames. The F9 Ultra could also have an LED notification ring around the camera module. 

The F9 Pro could start at €799 (~$920) for 12GB+256GB, while the F9 Ultra may start at €999 (~$1,150) for 16GB+512GB.

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Recent reports have suggested that the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra may launch earlier than their previous-generation counterparts. A new leak from WinFuture.de has revealed the full specifications and official renders of both phones ahead of their launch. As expected, they will arrive as tweaked versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, which recently debuted in China.

Poco F9 Ultra, F9 Pro specifications and features

The Poco F9 Pro will reportedly feature a 6.59-inch Plastic OLED display with QHD resolution and up to a 185Hz refresh rate, while the F9 Ultra will get a larger 6.85-inch panel with a 2608 x 1200-pixel resolution. Both displays are said to have been developed with TCL CSOT, with Xiaomi contributing to the panel design and materials.

Both phones are expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The F9 Pro is tipped to pack a 6,330mAh battery, while the F9 Ultra could house an 8,050mAh cell. Both models are expected to support 100W wired charging and USB Power Delivery.

For photography, the F9 Pro may feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel 3x telephoto camera with OIS. The F9 Ultra could get a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto camera, alongside the same primary sensor. Both phones are expected to have 32-megapixel selfie cameras and support 8K video recording at 30fps.

The phones are also tipped to feature Bose-tuned rear speakers, IP69 certification, and metal frames. The F9 Ultra could additionally feature an LED notification ring around the rear camera module. The F9 Pro and F9 Ultra are expected to weigh 206 grams and 235 grams, respectively.

To sum up, the F9 duo are notably getting smaller batteries than their Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max counterparts, which pack 8,850mAh and 9,070mAh batteries, respectively. The rest of the specifications of the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro are identical to those of the Redmi K100 duo.

Poco F9 Ultra, F9 Pro price and color options

The Poco F9 Pro is expected to start at 799 euros (~$920) for the 12GB+256GB version, while the F9 Ultra could start at 999 euros (~$1,150) for the 16GB+512GB configuration. Both models are expected to be offered in black, white, green and red color options in Europe. The report has no information about the F9 series’ launch timeframe. Likely, both phones may break cover later this month or in September globally.

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In recent weeks, the upcoming Poco F9 series has been spotted on certification platforms such as IMDA (Singapore) and SDPPI (Indonesia), indicating that it may debut in the next few months. Reports suggest that the Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro will be rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, which recently launched in China. However, a new development reveals that the Poco F9 duo will arrive with some major changes in the battery department compared to their Redmi counterparts.

Poco F9 Ultra, Poco F9 Pro battery, charging details emerge

Reliable tipster Kacper Skrzypek has scoured through the HyperOS code to reveal the battery sizes and charging capabilities of the F9 series. He has revealed that the Poco F9 Ultra will house an 8,050mAh battery, whereas the F9 Pro will pack a 6,330mAh battery.

In comparison, the Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 9,070mAh battery, whereas the K100 Pro features an 8,580mAh battery. While there is a major change in the battery department, there is no change in charging capabilities, as the Poco models support 100W charging like their Redmi siblings.

The tipster did not specify the other specifications of the Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro, but they are expected to remain identical to those of the Redmi models.

Poco F9 Ultra, F9 Pro specifications (expected)

The Poco F9 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, while the Pro edition could be equipped with a 6.59-inch screen. Both phones are expected to support a 1.5K resolution and a 185Hz refresh rate. Both models may feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chip and offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.

For selfies, both Poco F9 series phones may house a 32-megapixel front camera. On the back, both models may feature a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 main camera. While the F9 Ultra’s rear camera module may also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, the Pro edition’s rear setup may comprise an 8-megapixel ultra-wide snapper and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom.

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Qualcomm has quietly listed a new variant of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chipset on its official website. Carrying the model number SM8850-1-AB, the new silicon is confirmed to power the upcoming Redmi K100 Pro series. While it shares most of its specifications with the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm appears to be positioning it differently, with a greater emphasis on gaming.

Same performance, but gaming takes centre stage

According to Qualcomm’s official product brief, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chip (SM8850-1-AB) features the same CPU and GPU configuration as the regular 4.6GHz Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It includes two Oryon prime cores clocked at up to 4.6GHz, six performance cores running at up to 3.62GHz, and an Adreno GPU operating at 1.2GHz. The chipset also retains the same Hexagon NPU, X85 5G modem, FastConnect 7900 connectivity system, LPDDR5X memory support, UFS 4.1 storage compatibility, and Qualcomm Spectra ISP found on the standard variant.

The only documented hardware difference between the two versions is Adreno High Performance Memory (HPM). The regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 features 18MB of dedicated Adreno HPM, whereas the SM8850-1-AB includes 12MB. Aside from this, Qualcomm lists the same core hardware specifications for both chipsets.

The new gaming-focused version joins three other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variants already available. The SM8850-AC is the standard version used in most flagship smartphones, while the SM8850-1-AD is the higher-clocked edition found in Samsung flagship devices as well as Red Magic and Legion gaming phones. Qualcomm also offers the SM8850-5-AC, a 7-core variant powering the Oppo Find N6 foldable. With the arrival of the SM8850-1-AB, Qualcomm now offers manufacturers another option for flagship phones that prioritize gaming performance without changing the platform’s core CPU and GPU frequencies.

While Qualcomm promotes the regular and the new SM8850-1-AB variants with the tagline “Game smarter, not harder,” the official documentation show that gaming technologies such as Tile Memory Heap, Mesh Shading, Unreal Engine 5 optimizations, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution 2.0, Adreno Frame Motion Engine 3.0, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing are also available on the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Redmi K100 Pro series, which is set to launch on Aug. 11 in China, will be the first smartphone lineup to feature this new chipset variant. It remains to be seen whether more brands adopt the gaming-optimized platform in upcoming flagship devices. What seems certain is that the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, which will be rebranded versions of the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, will feature the same chip.

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Poco is reportedly working on the Poco F9 series of smartphones. According to a report by XimiTime, two F9 series devices have emerged in the GSMA IMEI database, revealing their model numbers and monikers. At the same time, these devices have also received certifications in multiple countries, indicating that their global launch could be fast approaching.

Poco F9 Ultra, Poco F9 Pro global launch may be near

The GSMA IMEI database listings reveal that the upcoming Poco F9 Pro carries the model number 2607APCA5G, while the Poco F9 Ultra has the model number 26077PC53G. These devices are expected to launch globally, including in the EEA, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, Russia, and Japan. While India is a major market for Poco, it is unlikely to receive the F9 Pro and F9 Ultra.

Apart from surfacing in the IMEI database, both devices have also appeared on Indonesia’s SDPPI and Singapore’s IMDA certification platforms. This is earlier than expected, considering that the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro were spotted on IMDA and Thailand’s NBTC certification platform in October before going official in November.

The Redmi K100 series is expected to debut in China in August. Since the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra are expected to be based on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Redmi K100 series, the F9 lineup could break cover globally as early as October.

Vivo X500 certified in Indonesia

A recent report revealed that the global version of the Vivo X500 has appeared in the GSMA IMEI database. More recently, the Vivo X500 Pro Max was approved by Indonesia’s TKDN certification platform, and now the Vivo X500 has also surfaced in the same database. In addition, the X500, carrying the model number V2610, has appeared on Indonesia’s SDPPI certification platform.

For those unaware, the TKDN certification measures the percentage of locally sourced Indonesian components in a product, while the SDPPI certification confirms that a device complies with Indonesia’s telecommunications and radio equipment standards before it can be sold in the country.

As usual, none of these certifications reveal any specifications. However, since the global Vivo X500 models have already started appearing on certification platforms, it appears that their global launch could take place around a month after the China debut, which is expected in September.

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