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Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 13 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

35%

8.5

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

★Better than 96% of smartphones
?

Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

25%

8.6

Performance

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

★Better than 95%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 51% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

7.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 51%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (13)
List score: in 13 of 242 lists (5%)
★Better than 97%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra

Based on 3 · 6

Reviewers praise the battery life and strong performance, but complain that the phone runs hot and feels heavy.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

25%

8.6

Performance

18%

8.8

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

8.4

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

8.6

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

8.5
Reviews score
7.9
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 11.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.1% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.6 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.6 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
yes
Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra has eSIM support. 80.2% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.9 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
416 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 416 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
185 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 185 Hz which is higher than in 99.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.1% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
?
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What reviewers say
Height
163.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 163.5 mm which is shorter than 51.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
77.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.9 mm which is wider than 81.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.7 mm which is thicker than 69.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    5 x vs 0 x
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 91.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.1% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 15.7% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.86 vs 7.7).
    8.86 vs 7.66
  • 8.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 5 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.3
  • 6.5% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (13)
    List score: in 13 of 242 lists (5%)
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 91.7% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.4% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 20.9% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.7% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 40.8% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.2 vs 2
  • Supports eSIM
    Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (6 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    6 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 54.2% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (185 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    185 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.2% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.4% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 5.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (416 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    416 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.1% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.1% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.4% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 33.7% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 49.5% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 1.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 1.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.4 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.7 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
World of Gadgets
≈ estimated
08/09/2026
Hands-on review · gaming, throttling, battery and camera tests
Verdict
The Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra is a complete flagship without major compromises, though its price puts it up against the iPhone and Samsung.
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.8
netzwelt.de
✓ explicit
06/09/2026
Lab test · Flagship Android
Verdict
The POCO F9 Ultra is a fast phone with huge battery life and a bright screen, though it is heavy and not cheap.
8.0
movilzona.es
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Hands-on test · Gaming and battery
Verdict
The POCO F9 Ultra is a powerful, long-lasting phone with a bright screen and strong sound, but it is big and heavy.
9.0
eldesenlace.com
✓ explicit
03/10/2026
Hands-on review · Sound and performance
Verdict
The POCO F9 Ultra is a top-tier phone for power and sound, but it runs hot under load and its camera trails premium rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra

  • 5x optical zoom reaches distant subjects without losing much detail.
  • A 185 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and games very smooth.
  • 16 GB of RAM keeps many heavy apps open at once.
  • The 3 nm process and 4.6 GHz boost clock make the phone quick.
  • 50 W wireless charging means no cable needed on a pad.
  • Laser autofocus helps the camera lock onto subjects quickly.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra

  • The 6.9-inch screen and 77.9 mm width make one-handed use hard.
  • No direct OS updates, so new Android versions may come later.
  • No 3D facial recognition, which some phones use for quicker face unlock.
  • The curved edges of the display can make screen protectors harder to fit.

Verdict

The 5x optical zoom and 185 Hz screen are what set the Xiaomi POCO F9 Ultra apart. The zoom lens lets you frame distant subjects, such as a bird on a fence, without losing much detail. Scrolling and games look very smooth, and 16 GB of RAM with a 3 nm chip keeps heavy apps running fast. Wireless charging at 50 W means the phone can charge on a pad, and reverse charging can top up other devices. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support give HDR video more punch on the screen. The trade-off is the 77.9 mm width, which makes it a stretch to hold one-handed. It suits someone who takes a lot of photos at a distance and wants a fast phone that charges without a cable.

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