Poco F9 Ultra Global Launch: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 8,050mAh Battery and 185Hz Display

Poco has officially launched the F9 Ultra worldwide, positioning it as a high-end device built around a massive battery, a high-refresh AMOLED display and a versatile camera system that includes a periscope telephoto lens.

The phone goes on sale in two colors — Black and Dark Cherry — with three storage and RAM configurations, starting at $799.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and dedicated VisionBoost chip

The Poco F9 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, fabricated on a 3nm process. The CPU configuration includes:

• 2 prime cores at up to 4.6GHz

• 6 performance cores at up to 3.62GHz

In addition to the main SoC, Poco has integrated its VisionBoost D8 chipset to handle tasks such as:

• Image enhancement

• Frame interpolation

• Game HDR in supported titles

This dual-chip approach is designed to improve gaming performance and visual quality without overloading the main processor.

Memory, storage and gaming-focused design

The F9 Ultra is offered in three variants:

• 12GB RAM / 256GB storage

• 16GB RAM / 512GB storage

• 16GB RAM / 1TB storage

All models use LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring fast app loading, quick file transfers and smooth multitasking.

Poco is clearly targeting gamers with this device. The phone features:

• A 3D IceLoop cooling system combined with a large graphite layer to manage heat during long sessions

• WildBoost Engine, which dynamically adjusts performance and power consumption based on the game

• Support for display refresh rates up to 185Hz, with Poco stating that more than 20 games can reach frame rates up to 185fps when optimized

High-brightness 6.9-inch AMOLED display

The F9 Ultra uses a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel with:

• 2608 × 1200 resolution

• 12-bit color depth

• Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and DCI-P3 wide color gamut support

• Claimed peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits in limited HDR highlights, with typical brightness rated at 850 nits

In Game Turbo mode, the screen can support up to 4,800Hz instant touch sampling, though this feature is limited to compatible games and specific software settings.

Triple rear cameras with 5x periscope telephoto

The rear camera system consists of:

• 200MP main camera with OIS

• 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom (120mm equivalent) and macro capability from around 30cm

• 50MP ultrawide camera

Video capabilities include:

• 8K recording at 30fps

• 4K recording at up to 60fps

For selfies, the phone uses a 32MP front camera that also supports 4K video capture.

8,050mAh battery with wired and wireless charging

The F9 Ultra is equipped with an 8,050mAh battery, supporting:

• 100W wired charging – full charge in around 50 minutes

• 50W wireless charging – up to 50% in approximately 37 minutes

• Reverse charging at up to 27W via cable and 22.5W wirelessly

The power adapter is sold separately, in line with current industry practice for many flagship devices.

Connectivity, audio and durability

Additional features include:

• Bose-tuned stereo speakers with a dedicated subwoofer

• Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

• NFC, IR blaster

• USB 3.2 Gen 1

• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

• IP68 rating for dust and water resistance

These specifications position the F9 Ultra as a well-rounded flagship with particular emphasis on gaming, multimedia and endurance.

Pricing and configurations

The Poco F9 Ultra is priced as follows:

• 12GB/256GB: $799

• 16GB/512GB: $949

• 16GB/1TB: $1,199

With its combination of a very large battery, high-refresh display, periscope telephoto and gaming-centric features, the F9 Ultra aims to compete directly with other performance-focused flagships in the global market.