Poco F9 Ultra review: A proper flagship experience for less
The Poco F9 Ultra is a fantastic all-rounder at a very decent price. If you want a huge battery, top-notch gaming, and well-equipped cameras, look no further.
Poco F9 Ultra arrives early, but it lacks Qualcomm's latest processor. Instead, it uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found in its predecessor. In return, Poco has enhanced the battery, opted for a brighter, faster display, and introduced a 200MP main camera sensor. After using it as a primary device for a week, can these upgrades keep it competitive in the market?
The Poco F9 Ultra features a 6.9-inch 185Hz OLED screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and storage options ranging from 12GB to 16GB and 256GB to 1TB. It boasts a significant 8,050 mAh battery and is powered by HyperOS 3, based on Android 16. At $799 or $729 for early bird deals, it falls in the upper-mid-range category, competing with phones like the Oppo Reno 16 Pro, Honor 600 Pro, Xiaomi 17T Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26, and iPhone 17.
Design-wise, the phone resembles its predecessor, sporting a dark cherry color option that stands out without being too bright. It has a 235g weight, similar to other gaming phones, and includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The display offers a blazing-fast 185Hz refresh rate, and a 10,000 nits peak brightness level. The audio system, engineered with Bose, delivers balanced sound with deep bass and clear mids and highs.
Camera-wise, the 200MP main sensor is an improvement, with better resolution for cropping between 24mm and 115mm focal lengths. The phone competes well against other upper-mid-range devices in terms of specifications and overall performance.
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