he flagship Poco F9 lineup has officially hit retail shelves, starting at roughly $730 (66,990 rubles). The series comprises two models — the Poco F9 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro. While both are marketed as ultimate mobile gaming powerhouses, the top-tier Ultra immediately raises questions about everyday ergonomics.
The premium Ultra model packs a massive 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a blazing 185Hz refresh rate, a flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a colossal 8,050 mAh battery. In everyday use, a battery this large easily eliminates low-power anxiety for a couple of days. However, this endurance comes at the cost of physical comfort: the device feels like a heavy, bulky slab in hand, making one-handed use on the go nearly impossible. Dynamic RGB backlighting on the rear panel adds to the gamer aesthetic, syncing with incoming calls, music playback, and in-game events.
Meanwhile, the more affordable Poco F9 Pro opts for a slightly more compact footprint. It features a luminescent green chassis glow, a trimmed-down chipset, scaled-back camera hardware, and a smaller battery, while retaining the ultra-smooth 185Hz display.
For the everyday buyer, paying the premium for the Poco F9 Ultra is hard to justify. Its ultra-high refresh rate and massive battery only truly benefit dedicated gamers spending hours in heavy titles. For regular tasks — messaging, navigation, and casual photography — these extreme specs simply translate into unnecessary pocket weight and extra cost.