Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco F9 Ultra review
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Remarkably bright screen
- Top-notch performance from the chipset
- Excellent main camera capabilities
- Fast wired and wireless charging
Cons
- Ultrawide camera lacks autofocus and struggles in low light
- Selfie camera lacks detail for its resolution
- Poor thermal management with performance dips
- Higher launch price than its predecessor
The Poco F9 Ultra impresses with its super long battery life and an extra bright 6.9-inch display, which also features a high 185 Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it delivers top-notch performance, and its main camera takes great photos in various conditions.
However, the phone has some drawbacks, including subpar ultrawide and selfie cameras, and thermal management issues with noticeable performance dips. Its higher launch price compared to the F8 Ultra makes it a conditional recommendation, primarily appealing to those who value its outstanding battery life.
“The Poco F9 Ultra. It packs a bunch of greatl lookinging specs and features and impresses with its super long battery life and extra bright screen. And it's not every day you see a phone with a subwoofer.”
“So, do we recommend the Poco F9 Ultra? Yes, if the longer battery life is something you're interested in. Otherwise, you could go for the F8 Ultra and get pretty much the same experience for less money.”
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Pros
- Features a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for high performance.
- Equipped with an exceptional 6.9-inch 185Hz ultra-bright AMOLED display.
- Boasts a massive 8050 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Includes an advanced camera system with a 200MP OIS main and 5x periscope telephoto lens.
- Offers competitive pricing for a device with flagship-level features.
The Poco F9 Ultra emerges as a flagship-worthy device, integrating premium features at a competitive price point. It is powered by a high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, complemented by a stunning 6.9-inch ultra-bright 185Hz AMOLED display ideal for gaming and media consumption.
Its robust camera system includes a 200MP OIS main lens and a 5x periscope telephoto, while a massive 8050 mAh battery supports rapid 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, alongside versatile reverse charging capabilities.
The phone also impresses with a premium metal and glass construction, a fingerprint-resistant matte finish, and a distinctive "Sound by Bose" audio system. Overall, the Poco F9 Ultra delivers significant value, packing extensive features typically found in more expensive flagships.
“What can I say? I mean, they packed a lot in here at that price point. And they want to make a major play. They want to make a major statement, you know?”
“This is what people are looking for. Construction, metal and glass. I mean, that's really all I'm feeling. I don't feel any plastic components and it's cool to the touch. And I also like the fact that this dark cherry has a matte finish to it so that it isn't accumulating a tremendous number of fingerprints.”
“Sound by Bose. That has to be one of the most distinctive and substantial speaker areas that I've ever seen on a device.”
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Pros
- Phenomenal price relative to flagship specifications
- Exceptionally large battery with fast charging in POCO F9 Ultra
- Top performance thanks to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor
- Advanced AMOLED display with high brightness and refresh rate
- Rich camera setup, including a 200MP main sensor and periscope telephoto lens
Cons
- Unconfirmed final photo quality due to pre-release software
- Night mode was unavailable in the test software
- Inability to run all benchmarks before release
- 185 Hz refresh rate limited to selected games
The POCO F9 Ultra stands out as an exceptionally attractive flagship, offering the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, an impressive AMOLED display with a high refresh rate and brightness, and an advanced camera system.
Its exceptionally large battery with fast charging and detailed improvements for gamers further enhance its appeal. Although pre-release software prevented a full assessment of photo quality and benchmark results, the core specifications and features look very promising.
The biggest advantage is the "phenomenal" launch price, making it one of the most valuable flagships on the market in 2026, leading the reviewer to strongly recommend its purchase.
“If you have any idea about the prices of flagship smartphones, you know that these are phenomenal prices, completely unheard of, and I don't know how Poco manages to keep them at such a level in 2026 in times of a memory market crisis. There's probably no point in thinking about it. We should just be happy and take advantage of it.”
“If you have any idea about the prices of flagship smartphones, you know that these are phenomenal prices, completely unheard of, and I don't know how Poco manages to keep them at such a level in 2026 in times of a memory market crisis.”