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F9 Pro
Released September 1, 202612GB + 256GB / 5GKES 79,999
12GB + 512GB / 5GKES 84,999
Display | 6.59-inch POCO HyperRGB AMOLED display, 2510 × 1156 resolution, up to 185Hz refresh rate, up to 480Hz multi-finger touch sampling and 4800Hz instantaneous touch sampling, 12-bit colour, DCI-P3 gamut, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming and Wet Touch Display 2.0 |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series 3nm octa-core processor with two prime cores clocked up to 4.6GHz, six performance cores clocked up to 3.62GHz and Adreno graphics; includes the dedicated VisionBoost D8 graphics chipset |
Storage | 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.1 internal storage without microSD expansion |
Brightness | Up to 10000 nits over a 1% display area, 4500 nits over a 25% display area, 2200 nits high-brightness mode, 850 nits typical brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness |
Colors | Black, White and Aurora Green |
Camera | 200MP f/1.68 main camera with OIS, 50MP f/2.0 floating telephoto camera with OIS, approximately 2.5x optical zoom and 10cm telemacro support, plus an 8MP f/2.25 ultrawide camera; 32MP front camera |
Video | Rear cameras record up to 4K at 60fps, including 4K Log video, 4K time-lapse, ShootSteady video and slow motion up to 1920fps at reduced resolution; front camera records up to 4K at 30fps |
Battery | 6330mAh typical non-removable silicon-carbon battery |
Charging | 100W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, up to 27W wired reverse charging and up to 22.5W wireless reverse charging; supports USB Power Delivery and 100W PPS |
Audio | Symmetrical dual 1115F stereo speakers tuned by Bose, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless Audio, three-microphone array and extensive high-resolution Bluetooth-codec support; no 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | Dual-SIM 5G supporting nano-SIM plus nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM depending on market, Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual-Bluetooth, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, infrared remote, Miracast and USB Type-C |
Durability | IP68-rated dust and water resistance for controlled freshwater immersion up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes, with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i display protection |
Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
Software | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with WildBoost Engine, Game Turbo, AI Super Resolution, smart frame-rate interpolation up to 185fps, Game HDR, dual-core visuals for supported streaming services, motion-tracking focus, live cinematography, Xiaomi Offline Communication and standard Xiaomi AI and optimization tools |
In the Box | POCO F9 Pro handset, power adapter where supplied, USB Type-C cable, protective case, SIM ejector tool, safety information, quick-start guide, warranty card and desiccant; contents vary by market |
Video Review
Summary
The POCO F9 Pro is a performance-focused flagship built primarily for gaming, multimedia and fast everyday use. It combines the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series processor with a dedicated VisionBoost D8 graphics chipset, a highly responsive 185Hz AMOLED display and extensive cooling. Its 200MP stabilized main camera, floating telephoto camera, Bose-tuned speakers, 6330mAh battery, 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging create a powerful all-round package. Its main compromises are the basic 8MP ultrawide camera, lack of expandable storage and absence of 8K video.
Key Advantages
- Flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series processor
- Dedicated VisionBoost D8 graphics-enhancement chipset
- Extensive POCO 3D IceLoop cooling system
- Exceptionally smooth 185Hz AMOLED display
- Very responsive gaming-focused touch controls
- Large 6330mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Very fast 100W wired charging
- Fast 50W wireless charging
- Supports wired and wireless reverse charging
- 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization
- 50MP floating telephoto camera with OIS and telemacro support
- 32MP front camera with 4K recording
- Fast LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
- Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
- Symmetrical stereo speakers tuned by Bose
- IP68-rated dust and water resistance
- Modern Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity
- Supports eSIM and dual-eSIM configurations where available
Critical Limitations
- Relatively heavy at 206g
- Thick 8.79mm body
- 8MP ultrawide camera is weak compared with the other rear cameras
- Does not support 8K video recording
- No expandable-storage support
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Only 12GB RAM configurations are officially offered
- Wireless charger is sold separately
- Power-adapter availability varies between markets
- Advertised 10000-nit brightness applies only to a very small portion of the display
- Gorilla Glass 7i is less premium than Victus-class protection
- Long-term Android upgrade policy is not clearly specified
Recommended For
- Mobile gamers seeking flagship-level performance
- Users who want an exceptionally high-refresh-rate display
- Power users who frequently multitask
- Buyers who value very fast wired and wireless charging
- Users who want a high-resolution stabilized main camera
- Portrait and close-up photographers who can use the floating telephoto camera
- People who consume a lot of video or music
- Buyers who want powerful stereo speakers
- Users who need Wi-Fi 7, 5G or eSIM connectivity
- Buyers who want strong water and dust resistance
Not Recommended For
- Users who prefer compact or lightweight phones
- Buyers who need expandable microSD storage
- People who require a physical headphone jack
- Users who prioritize ultrawide-camera quality
- Content creators who require 8K video recording
- Buyers who want Victus-class display protection
- Users who require a clearly defined long-term Android upgrade policy
- Budget-conscious buyers who do not need flagship gaming performance
