POCO has officially announced the global debut of its next-generation performance smartphones: the POCO F9 series as the successor to last year’s POCO F8 Pro and F8 Ultra. Carrying the tagline “UltraPower Unbound,” the official livestream launch is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Key Highlights & Design Innovations
- POCO F9 Ultra (Dark Cherry): Features a textured glass fiber finish paired with a deep cherry hue and large rounded corners for a premium matte texture and improved grip.
- POCO F9 Pro (Aurora Green): Boasts an innovative full-panel luminous rear casing that absorbs ambient and sun lighting to emit a uniform, sustained glow in dark environments.
- Sound by Bose: Both models integrate a distinctive rear-mounted camera island housing a dedicated Bose-tuned sound system, marking a major acoustic shift for the brand.
Expected Specifications
| Feature | POCO F9 Pro | POCO F9 Ultra |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K/QHD+ OLED, 185Hz refresh rate | 6.85-inch to 6.9-inch AMOLED, 185Hz, ~4,500 nits |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Extreme Edition |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Telephoto (3x) + 8MP Ultrawide | 50MP/200MP Main + 50MP Periscope (5x) + 50MP Ultrawide |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Battery & Charging | 6,330 mAh, 100W HyperCharge | 8,050 mAh, 100W Wired + 50W Wireless |
| Durability | IP68/IP69 rating, Aluminum frame | IP68/IP69 rating, Aluminum frame |
The global launch stream will take place across POCO’s official social and video channels on September 1 at 8PM GMT+8 (5:30PM IST), where full regional pricing and retail availability will be revealed.