POCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra will debut globally on September 1, 2026 at an online event. This date has been confirmed by POCO itself. Both models are global versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, but with noticeably smaller batteries than the Chinese originals. Leaks indicate Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 200 MP camera, and an 8,050 mAh battery in the Ultra version.
There are a few days left until the premiere, and most of the cards are already on the table. POCO itself has shown both phones in their premiere colors, and GSMArena has published the full specification leak.
Below you will find a clear division between what the manufacturer has officially confirmed and what comes solely from leaks. Additionally, a complete comparison table of both models and an answer to the question of which one makes sense for whom.
Note: This article was created before the official premiere. Data marked as leaks have not been confirmed by the manufacturer. We will update it on September 1, 2026, after the event.
When is the POCO F9 premiere? The date is already certain
The global premiere of the POCO F9 series will take place on September 1, 2026 during an online presentation. The date has been confirmed by POCO itself, making it one of the few certainties in this article, alongside the model names and colors.
We will see two models: POCO F9 Pro and POCO F9 Ultra. The manufacturer has already shown both phones in selected colors: Ultra in Dark Cherry, Pro in Aurora Green.
It’s a short time from announcement to release, typical for the brand. POCO rarely drags out pre-launch campaigns and usually puts phones on sale a few days after the showcase.
What POCO has officially confirmed and what is a leak
This division matters because both operate alongside each other online, without a label.
| Information | Status |
|---|---|
| Release date September 1, 2026 | ✅ confirmed by POCO |
| Two models: F9 Pro and F9 Ultra | ✅ confirmed by POCO |
| Colors Dark Cherry and Aurora Green | ✅ officially shown |
| Full technical specification | ❌ leak |
| Battery capacities | ❌ leak |
| Prices in euros | ❌ leak |
Leaks have unusually strong foundations here. Both phones are global versions of Redmi models that have already debuted in China: F9 Pro corresponds to Redmi K100 Pro, and F9 Ultra to Redmi K100 Pro Max.
However, this does not mean that the specifications are identical. Global versions receive noticeably smaller batteries than their Chinese originals and this is the most important information from the entire leak.
| Model | Battery in China | Battery globally | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi K100 Pro → POCO F9 Pro | 8,580 mAh | 6,330 mAh | −2,250 mAh |
| Redmi K100 Pro Max → POCO F9 Ultra | 9,070 mAh | 8,050 mAh | −1,020 mAh |
POCO F9 Pro loses over a quarter of its capacity compared to the Chinese original. The screen diagonal also changes: the Redmi K100 Pro has 6.56 inches, while the POCO F9 Pro has 6.59 inches.
POCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra specifications: full table
All data in the table comes from leaks and pertains to the Chinese counterparts.
| Parametr | POCO F9 Pro (przeciek) | POCO F9 Ultra (przeciek) |
|---|---|---|
| Odpowiednik w Chinach | Redmi K100 Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max |
| Ekran | 6.59″, 1156 × 2510 AMOLED | 6.9″, 1200 × 2608 AMOLED |
| Odświeżanie | 185 Hz | 185 Hz |
| Jasność szczytowa | 4 500 nitów | 4 500 nitów |
| Szkło | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Procesor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 lub 16 GB | 12 lub 16 GB |
| Pamięć | 256 lub 512 GB | 256 lub 512 GB |
| Aparat główny | 200 MP z OIS | 200 MP z OIS |
| Teleobiektyw | 50 MP, zoom optyczny 2.5× | 50 MP peryskop, zoom 5× |
| Ultraszerokokątny | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Bateria | 6 330 mAh | 8 050 mAh |
| Ładowanie przewodowe | 100 W | 100 W |
| Ładowanie bezprzewodowe | 50 W | 50 W |
| Konstrukcja | metalowa ramka, plecy z tworzywa | metalowa ramka, pierścień LED |
| Odporność | IP68 | IP68 |
| Głośniki | strojone przez Bose | strojone przez Bose |
Trzy pozycje z tej tabeli zasługują na komentarz.
Ładowanie bezprzewodowe 50 W. Bazy specyfikacji podają je dla obu modeli, razem z ładowaniem zwrotnym 27 W po kablu i 22.5 W bezprzewodowo. To wartości nietypowo wysokie jak na indukcję.
185 Hz is not just a number for the folder. A panel with such a refresh rate makes sense mainly in games, and that’s exactly how POCO positions the entire F series.
LED ring in the Ultra version is an element that is not present in the Pro. The backlight near the speaker module on the camera island signals notifications.
Beware of the resistance class: the specification bases indicate IP68 for global versions, while the Chinese originals have IP66/68/69. Some leaks attribute IP69 to POCO models as well. Resolution on September 1.
Beware of the processor: the Chinese Redmi K100 Pro uses a more power-efficient variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series with a lower clocked graphics chip. It is unclear whether POCO F9 Pro will get the same variant or the full version of the chip. In the case of F9 Ultra, leaks indicate the standard version.
What are the differences between POCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra?
Both phones have the same processor, the same screen in terms of refresh rate and brightness, and the same main camera of 200 MP. The real differences are three.
Ultrawide camera: 8 MP vs 50 MP. This is the biggest difference in specifications and also the most often overlooked. With the identical main camera, it is the «wide angle» that determines whether landscape and interior photos will be useful.
Bateria: 6 330 mAh kontra 8 050 mAh. Różnica to ponad 1 700 mAh, więcej, niż dzieli kolejne generacje tego samego modelu. W Ultra to zapas na drugi dzień pracy bez ładowarki.
Zoom: 2.5× kontra 5× peryskop. Peryskop w wersji Ultra daje realny zasięg optyczny, a nie kadrowanie cyfrowe.
Ekran w Ultra jest większy (6.9″ wobec 6.59″), ale to różnica, którą część osób uzna za wadę, nie zaletę.
Nasz wybór: jeśli fotografujesz szerokim kątem lub potrzebujesz baterii na dwa dni, dopłata do wersji Ultra ma sens. Jeśli używasz głównie aparatu głównego, POCO F9 Pro daje ten sam procesor i ten sam sensor 200 MP.
Co POCO F9 Ultra zmienia względem POCO F8 Ultra?
POCO F8 Ultra zadebiutował 26 listopada 2025 i wciąż jest aktualnym flagowcem marki; zestawiliśmy go wcześniej z poprzednikiem w porównaniu F8 Ultra i F7 Ultra. Zestawienie obu modeli pokazuje, gdzie leży realny postęp, a gdzie go nie ma.
| Parametr | POCO F8 Ultra | POCO F9 Ultra (przeciek) |
|---|---|---|
| Procesor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Ekran | 6.9″, 1200 × 2608, 120 Hz | 6.9″, 1200 × 2608, 185 Hz |
| Aparat główny | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultraszerokokątny | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Teleobiektyw | 50 MP peryskop, zoom 5× | 50 MP peryskop, zoom 5× |
| Bateria | 6 500 mAh | 8 050 mAh |
| Ładowanie przewodowe | 100 W | 100 W |
| Ładowanie bezprzewodowe | 50 W | 50 W |
| Odporność | IP68 | IP68 |
Wnioski są trzy. Procesor się nie zmienia: to ten sam Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, więc skoku wydajności nie będzie. Zmienia się aparat główny i odświeżanie, czyli 200 MP zamiast 50 MP oraz 185 Hz zamiast 120 Hz. Bateria rośnie o 1 550 mAh, co przy tym samym układzie powinno przełożyć się wprost na czas pracy.
Reszta zostaje bez zmian: ładowanie 100 W po kablu i 50 W indukcyjnie, ta sama przekątna i rozdzielczość, ta sama klasa odporności. Jeśli masz F8 Ultra, sensownym powodem do wymiany są tylko bateria i odświeżanie.
Ile będzie kosztować POCO F9 Pro i F9 Ultra?
Ceny nie zostały potwierdzone. Z przecieków wynika, że POCO F9 Pro wystartuje od 799 EUR w wersji 12 GB / 256 GB. POCO F9 Ultra ma kosztować 999 EUR za wariant 16 GB / 512 GB.
In terms of conversion, it’s roughly 3,400 PLN for the Pro version and about 4,200 PLN for the Ultra. These are the leaked starting prices for the European market, and POCO traditionally cuts them with promotions in the first days of sales.
It’s worth keeping in mind that Polish launch prices are rarely a straightforward conversion from euros. We will know the real amounts on September 1st.
100 W Charging: What to Prepare Before the Launch
Both models are expected to support 100 W wired charging. At this power level, it matters which charger you connect.
Full 100 W in Xiaomi and POCO phones usually requires the manufacturer’s charger with the proprietary HyperCharge protocol, and the charging speed from chargers of other brands can be lower. We described the same mechanism in our guide on chargers for POCO F8 Ultra. USB Power Delivery (USB PD) chargers from other brands will charge the phone quickly, but usually slower than the manufacturer’s block. We will confirm this after the launch, when we know the official charging specifications.
Regardless, a powerful GaN charger (gallium nitride) will be useful from day one, and it will also handle a laptop. We have gathered the smallest high-power designs in the ranking of GaN chargers.
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To charge at high power, you also need the right cable. Check USB-C to USB-C cables with a current capacity of 5 A and power banks for fast charging if you often charge your phone outside the home.
Will accessories from POCO F8 fit F9?
Almost certainly not. We do not know the official dimensions of POCO F9, but the change in the camera island layout and diagonal compared to the F8 series means that cases and glass from the previous generation should not fit. We will know the dimensions on September 1st.
This is a standard situation when changing generations, and it is worth remembering before you buy accessories in advance. Dedicated cases and glass for POCO F9 will be available for sale after the premiere.
Until then, you can check the offer for the predecessors: cases and glass for POCO F8 Pro and accessories for POCO F8 Ultra. The scale of this offer well shows what to expect with F9.
Summary
POCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra debut on September 1, 2026 during an online presentation. Apart from the date, only the model names and colors are officially confirmed.
Three things to remember before the premiere:
- Global versions have smaller batteries than the Chinese ones. F9 Pro loses to the Redmi K100 Pro by as much as 2,250 mAh, and F9 Ultra loses to the K100 Pro Max by 1,020 mAh.
- The ultra-wide camera differentiates these models more than the zoom. 8 MP in Pro compared to 50 MP in Ultra is a difference noticeable in every wide-angle photo.
- Battery of 8,050 mAh in the Ultra version is a value rarely found in a phone with a flagship processor.
We will update the article on September 1, when POCO provides the official specifications and Polish prices.
Źródła: pełny przeciek specyfikacji i cen POCO F9 w GSMArena, potwierdzona data globalnej premiery i kolory w GSMArena, premiera Redmi K100 Pro i K100 Pro Max w Chinach — GSMArena, karta specyfikacji POCO F9 Ultra — GSMArena, specyfikacja i ceny w Europie według Android Authority
FAQ: najczęstsze pytania o POCO F9
Kiedy wychodzi POCO F9?
Globalna premiera serii POCO F9 odbędzie się 1 września 2026 podczas eventu online. Datę potwierdziło samo POCO. Sprzedaż zwykle rusza w ciągu kilku dni od prezentacji.
Czy Xiaomi i POCO to to samo?
POCO to podmarka Xiaomi, działająca jako osobna linia produktowa. Telefony powstają na bazie modeli Xiaomi i Redmi, ale mają własną nazwę i pozycjonowanie. POCO F9 Pro i F9 Ultra to przebrandowane Redmi K100 Pro i K100 Pro Max.
Ile będzie kosztować POCO F9 Ultra?
According to leaks, the POCO F9 Ultra will start at 999 EUR for the 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage variant, which is about 4,200 PLN. The Pro version is expected to start at 799 EUR for 12 GB RAM and 256 GB. Prices have not been confirmed by the manufacturer.
What are the differences between the POCO F9 Pro and F9 Ultra?
Three things: an ultra-wide camera (8 MP vs. 50 MP), battery (6,330 mAh vs. 8,050 mAh), and zoom (2.5× vs. periscope 5×). The processor, main camera 200 MP, and refresh rate 185 Hz are identical.
Is the POCO F9 Ultra a flagship?
Yes. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, main camera 200 MP, 100 W charging, and speakers tuned by Bose make it a flagship set. POCO traditionally offers such specifications cheaper than higher-positioned brands.
Does the case from POCO F8 fit the POCO F9?
Almost certainly not. The diagonal and the layout of the camera island change, so accessories from the F8 series should not fit. We will have certainty on September 1, when POCO will provide the official dimensions.
Are POCO phones good?
POCO aims for high performance at a lower price than premium brands. The F series features flagship processors, bright displays, and fast charging, usually at the cost of minor details: updates may be shorter, and cases less frequently use more expensive materials. For gamers and those demanding performance, it is a strong proposition.
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