Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
$858Starting price · USFlagship2026
8.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.59"
Display
200MP
Camera
6,330
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
100W
Charging
206g
Weight
Why This Phone
FlagshipThe Poco F9 Pro delivers top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and an impressive display and battery package. While the camera system is strong, the 8MP ultrawide sensor is a slight compromise for an ultra-premium priced device. The value score reflects its high launch price, which is significant for the brand, though the hardware remains highly competitive.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.5
Performance9.5
Battery9.0
Display9.0
Build8.5
Value6.5
Strengths
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset
6330 mAh Si/C battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
185Hz AMOLED display with 4500 nits peak brightness
200MP main camera with OIS and 50MP telephoto lens
IP68 water and dust resistance
Weaknesses
8MP ultrawide sensor is modest for the price point
High launch price relative to the Poco brand positioning
Glass-fiber reinforced plastic back instead of premium glass
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