GoKawiilPOCO unveils F9 Ultra and F9 Pro with 8,050mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
POCO has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro globally, rebadged versions of China's Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro. Both share a 6.9-inch 185Hz OLED display, 200MP main camera, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an IP68 rating, while the Ultra adds a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, an 8,050mAh battery, and a Bose-branded rear speaker. Pricing is expected to start around $858.
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POCO's Ultra line has quietly become a strong value flagship contender, and this launch shows the brand pushing niche hardware features like a 185Hz screen and rear speaker to differentiate from mainstream Android competitors. The rebranding of Redmi's China-only devices for global markets also signals Xiaomi's strategy of testing premium specs domestically before wider rollout.
- POCO F9 Ultra and F9 Pro are global versions of Redmi's K100 Pro Max and K100 Pro
- Ultra model gets Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 8,050mAh battery, and a rear Bose speaker
- Expected starting price is around $858
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-01
Published there as: “This new Ultra phone has a rear speaker, a take on HiLight, and that iPhone 18 color”
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