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POCO has revealed the specifications for its new POCO F9 smartphone series, which includes the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro models. Both devices feature the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platforms, displays with refresh rates of up to 185 Hz, and support for fast charging. At the same time, the higher-end model offers a more powerful camera, a larger battery, and a more advanced audio system.
The POCO F9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the F9 Pro is equipped with a special version of this chip – the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series. Both platforms are manufactured using TSMC’s 3-nm process and utilize the Qualcomm Oryon processor. The series’ smartphones also feature the VisionBoost D8 graphics chip. The system offers features such as Smart Frame Rate, AI Super Resolution, Game HDR, and Dual-core Visuals. AI Super Resolution currently works in games such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and PUBG Mobile.
Cooling is handled by LiquidCool technology. In the POCO F9 Ultra, it uses a 6,300 mm² vapor chamber and a raised 3D structure above the chipset. According to POCO, this design can reduce the chip’s temperature by 3°C. Additionally, a graphite coating with an area of 17,820 mm² is used.
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For gaming, the company has implemented the WildBoost Engine, which determines optimal performance settings based on frame rate and gameplay scenarios, compensates for FPS drops, regulates thermal load, and controls power consumption. The POCO F9 series supports a 185 Hz refresh rate, and in certain games, frame rates of up to 185 FPS are claimed. According to the manufacturer, 24 games are supported at native 185 FPS, and games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Call of Duty: Mobile can run at up to 165 FPS.
The actual frame rate will depend on the specific game, graphics settings, software version, temperature, and other conditions. For in-game controls, the smartphones feature a touch sampling rate of up to 480 Hz across ten touch points and an instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo mode.
Both models feature POCO HyperRGB AMOLED displays with a refresh rate of up to 185 Hz. The POCO F9 Ultra is equipped with a 6.9-inch panel with a resolution of 2608×1200, while the POCO F9 Pro features a 6.59-inch screen with a resolution of 2510×1156. The POCO F9 Ultra marks the debut of the M11 panel, which uses a next-generation material that increases luminous efficiency by 20% and extends the display’s claimed lifespan by 5%. Maximum brightness in various scenarios reaches 4,500 nits at 25% APL (Average Picture Level), while local peak brightness can reach up to 10,000 nits.
To protect users’ eyesight, the POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro feature the Xiaomi Vision Care system, certified by TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care. The settings also include Reading Mode and Nighttime Eye Comfort, and the minimum brightness can be set to 1 nit for using the smartphone in the dark.
One of the main differences of the POCO F9 Ultra is its 8,050 mAh battery. It is a silicon-carbon battery with a 16% silicon content and an energy density of 809 Wh/L. According to POCO’s internal tests, the smartphone can last up to two days on a single charge under a mixed-use scenario. The POCO F9 Pro features a 6,330 mAh battery. Both models support 100 W wired charging and 50 W wireless charging. The smartphones can also charge other devices: wired reverse charging supports up to 27 W, while wireless reverse charging supports up to 22.5 W.
With the POCO F9 Ultra, the manufacturer has also placed an emphasis on the cameras. It is the first POCO smartphone with a 200-megapixel main camera and a dedicated mode that allows you to capture highly detailed images and offers more options for framing and editing. It is complemented by a 50 MP periscope telephoto module with 5x optical zoom and OIS. The system supports 10x lossless zoom, portrait mode, AI Ultra Zoom, and 4K video recording at 60 frames per second. The Ultra version also features a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The POCO F9 Pro features a 50 MP main camera with a 2.5x telephoto lens and OIS support, as well as an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Both smartphones also have a 32 MP front-facing camera.
Another standout feature of the series is the Sound by Bose audio system. The POCO F9 Ultra features two symmetrical 1115D stereo speakers and a separate large 1620 subwoofer, which together form a 2.1-channel system. It is designed to deliver deeper bass, more detailed sound, and a wider soundstage. The POCO F9 Pro is equipped with symmetrical stereo speakers featuring two 1115F drivers. For gaming, POCO has introduced Sound by Bose Game Audio for the first time. This feature is designed to make opponents’ footsteps louder, enhance spatial audio perception, and add detail to gunshot sounds.
The POCO F9 Pro comes in a unique Aurora Green color option with a luminescent effect, and it will also be available in black and white, in 12/256 GB and 12/512 GB configurations. The POCO F9 Ultra will be available in 12/256 GB, 16/512 GB, and 16 GB/1 TB configurations, in Dark Cherry and Black. The availability of specific configurations and colors will vary by region.
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