Poco has officially announced the global launch date for its upcoming F9 series.
The smartphones, which have been the subject of leaks for months, will debut globally on September 1.
The lineup reportedly includes two models: the Poco F9 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra. As with the previous generation, there will be no standard model.
Both phones are rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, which have already launched in China.
They are expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, including the gaming-focused V-series variant.
Expected Specifications
The Poco F9 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch QHD+ Plastic OLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate.
The F9 Ultra could sport a larger 6.85-inch 2608 × 1200 panel.
Both displays are reportedly developed with TCL CSOT, with Xiaomi contributing to the design and materials.
The phones are expected to come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Battery capacities may differ: the F9 Pro could pack a 6,330mAh cell, while the F9 Ultra might get a larger 8,050mAh battery.
Both are expected to support 100W wired charging and USB PD.
For cameras, the F9 Pro may feature a 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 50MP 3x telephoto with OIS.
The F9 Ultra could add a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 5x telephoto.
Both phones are expected to have 32MP selfie cameras and support 8K video recording. Other rumored features include Bose-tuned speakers, IP69 certification, and metal frames.
The F9 Ultra might also include an LED notification ring around the camera module.
Pricing is rumored to start at €799 (~$920) for the F9 Pro (12GB+256GB) and €999 (~$1,150) for the F9 Ultra (16GB+512GB).
