POCO has officially unveiled the F9 Series in Singapore, introducing the POCO F9 Ultra and POCO F9 Pro. The new flagship lineup brings upgrades across performance, displays, cameras, battery life, and audio, alongside the latest chapter of POCO’s partnership with Bose.

Both phones will be available in Singapore starting September 1, 2026, with Early Bird offers running until September 17, 2026. The promotion is available through mi.com and POCO’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Buyers can get gifts worth up to SGD 595, along with additional perks including three months of YouTube Premium, three months of Google AI Pro, one free screen replacement within six months, and two-year quality assurance.

POCO F9 Series pricing and availability

The POCO F9 Ultra comes in Black and Dark Cherry and is available in three configurations:

• 12GB + 256GB: SGD 1,199 RRP | SGD 1,099 Early Bird
• 16GB + 512GB: SGD 1,399 RRP | SGD 1,299 Early Bird
• 16GB + 1TB: SGD 1,699 RRP | SGD 1,599 Early Bird

The POCO F9 Pro comes in Black, White, and Aurora Green, with two storage configurations:

• 12GB + 256GB: SGD 899 RRP | SGD 849 Early Bird
• 12GB + 512GB: SGD 999 RRP | SGD 949 Early Bird

During the Early Bird period, F9 Ultra buyers also receive a free REDMI Buds 8 Pro, while F9 Pro buyers get a free REDMI Buds 8. Both models come with the other launch perks while stocks last.

POCO F9 Ultra

The POCO F9 Ultra leads the lineup with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform and the VisionBoost D8 chipset. POCO says it achieved an AnTuTu score of 4,165,108, the highest ever recorded on a POCO smartphone. The dual-chip setup also enables Smart frame rate of up to 185FPS, with Smart frame rate and AI Super Resolution able to run simultaneously.

The F9 Ultra also features WildBoost Engine, support for 185FPS gaming across more than 20 titles, and up to 185FPS through Smart frame rate in five additional games. It also packs 4,800Hz instant touch sampling, 480Hz 10-point touch sampling, 200Hz gyro sampling, and POCO 3D IceLoop cooling.

For the display, the F9 Ultra gets a 6.9-inch 185Hz HyperRGB AMOLED panel. It uses POCO HyperRGB technology and the new M11 luminescent material, with up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness and up to 10,000 nits for HDR content. It also supports Xiaomi Vision Care with TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care certification.

The phone introduces dynamic lighting on the back, with personalized effects for calls, notifications, gaming, and music.

Audio is another highlight, with dual symmetrical 1115D stereo speakers and an independent 1620 subwoofer creating a 2.1-channel setup. Sound by Bose tuning offers Dynamic and Balanced sound profiles, while Game Audio mode enhances footsteps for better directional awareness during gaming.

The F9 Ultra packs an 8,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge. It also supports 27W wired and 22.5W wireless reverse charging.

For photography, the F9 Ultra features POCO’s first 200MP ultra-clear camera system with OIS, alongside a 5x periscope telephoto camera. It supports 10x lossless zoom and 20x AI Ultra Zoom, while a 32MP front camera handles selfies.

POCO F9 Pro

The POCO F9 Pro brings the same flagship dual-chip architecture to a more compact form factor. It uses a Qualcomm flagship mobile platform alongside VisionBoost D8, supporting Smart frame rate of up to 185FPS.

It features a 6.59-inch 185Hz HyperRGB AMOLED display, using the same HyperRGB technology and M11 luminescent material as the Ultra.

The F9 Pro also gets a refined design, with the Aurora Green variant featuring POCO’s first full-panel luminous design. The back can produce a soft glow in darkness after exposure to sunlight or indoor lighting, with users able to create luminous patterns using a blue-violet laser pointer.

For audio, the F9 Pro uses dual symmetrical 1115F super-linear stereo speakers with a Sealed Cavity Design. It also gets Sound by Bose tuning and the new Game Audio mode.

The phone packs a 6,330mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge. It also supports 27W wired and 22.5W wireless reverse charging.

For cameras, the F9 Pro features the same 200MP main camera system with OIS, paired with a 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto camera capable of focusing as close as 10cm. Both phones also support 4K video with Live cinematography features, including automated focal transitions and fluid lens shifts.

The POCO F9 Series is available in Singapore from September 1, 2026, with Early Bird pricing and launch promotions running until September 17, 2026, while stocks last.

POCO has unveiled the POCO F9 Ultra and POCO F9 Pro, continuing the F series’ legacy in the premium flagship market.

Built for ultimate performance, the POCO F9 Series delivers a major technological leap in gaming and brings all-round upgrades in display, imaging, and battery life.

POCO also continues its partnership with audio brand Bose to deliver clear, immersive, and high-quality mobile audio experiences to users worldwide.

The F9 Ultra is available in Dark Cherry and Black, in three storage configurations.

Meanwhile, the F9 Pro comes in White, Aurora Green, and Black, and two storage options.

Here are the series’ official pricing in Europe:

POCO F9 Ultra

• 12GB+256GB: EUR 1,099.90 (Early Bird: EUR 829.90) / US$ 799 (EB: US$ 729)
• 16GB+512GB: EUR 1,199.90 (Early Bird: EUR 899.90) / US$ 949 (EB: US$ 799)
• 16GB+1TB: EUR 1,399.90 (Early Bird: EUR 1,199.90) / US$ 1,199 (EB: US$ 1,059)

POCO F9 Pro

• 12GB+256GB: EUR: 899.90 (Early Bird: EUR 739.90) / US$ 699 (EB: US$ 649)
  12GB+512GB: EUR: 999.90 (Early Bird: EUR 799.90) / US$ 769 (EB: US$ 699)

Ultra performance

Leading the lineup, the POCO F9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform.

Both models pair their flagship processors with the dedicated VisionBoost D8 chipset, enabling Smart frame rate at up to 185fps.

Smart frame rate and AI Super resolution can run simultaneously for smoother motion and sharper detail during mobile gaming.

Beyond hardware, the series integrates the WildBoost Engine to further elevate the gaming experience.

POCO 3D IceLoop cooling system rounds out the performance experience, helping the entire lineup remain smooth and stable for longer.

Immersive visuals, premium mobile acoustics

Both POCO models feature 185Hz POCO HyperRGB AMOLED displays for exceptionally fluid visuals across various scenarios.

The F9 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch panel, while the P9 Pro has a more compact 6.59-inch screen.

With POCO HyperRGB technology at the heart of the displays, the full RGB subpixel structure makes full use of every red, green, and blue subpixel to deliver crisp and vibrant visuals comparable to a 2K display.

Moreover, the lineup debuts a new M11 luminescent material for up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness and up to 10,000 nits for HDR content.

On the eye comfort end, the handsets come with POCO’s first Xiaomi Vision Care eye care solution, featuring TÜV Rheinland Quadruple Eye Care certification.

Complementing the visual experience is acoustic tuning powered by Sound by Bose technology.

Particularly, the POCO F9 Ultra combines dual symmetrical 1115D master-grade stereo speakers with an ultra-large 1620 independent subwoofer to create a true 2.1-channel audio experience.

Two professionally tuned sound profiles are also available across the POCO F9 Series for distinct listening experiences.

Improved battery, wireless charging support

The POCO F9 Ultra also features the largest battery yet on a POCO F Series device, with an 8,050mAh battery with 16% silicon-carbon content. The POCO F9 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a 6,330mAh battery.

Both models now support up 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge, as well as 27W wired and 22.5W wireless charging, respectively.

200MP Ultra-Clear Imaging

Not to be outdone in the camera department, the POCO F9 Series introduces a new 200MP ultra-clear camera system, equipped with OIS across both models.

A dedicated 200MP mode captures exceptional detail while in front is a 32MP camera for sharp and refined selfies.

For long-range shooting, the F9 Ultra features a flagship 5x periscope telephoto camera. It supports 10x lossless zoom and 20x AI Ultra Zoom.

Meanwhile, the F9 Pro comes with a 50MP 2.5x floating telephoto camera which doubles as a macro shooter.

The lineup likewise comes with live cinematography with 4K ultra HD capture, automated focal transitions, and fluid lens shifts.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Salmon have announced a multi-year marketing partnership that makes the financial technology company an Official Partner of the NBA in the Philippines.

The announcement was made on August 29 at NBA House Philippines 2026 presented by Gatorade in Makati City. NBA Head of Southeast Asia and Asia Marketing Sheila Rasu, NBA Asia Head of Growth and Innovation Ed Winkle, and Salmon Co-Founders George Chesakov, Pavel Fedorov, and Raffy Montemayor attended the announcement.

Bringing NBA experiences closer to fans

Through the partnership, Salmon will engage basketball fans through NBA-themed consumer promotions, fan events, and NBA-branded premiums.

Salmon will also have a presence at major NBA events in the Philippines. This includes serving as a Supporting Partner of NBA House Philippines 2026, a free basketball experience and fan event at SPACE in One Ayala on August 29 and 30.

Starting with the 2026-27 season, Salmon will also become the Presenting Partner of the NBA 3X Philippines Open. The tournament features men’s and women’s 3-on-3 teams alongside NBA entertainment.

“Basketball is a part of our daily lives as Filipinos, from the courts in our barangays to the TV screens in our homes,” said Salmon Co-Founder Raffy Montemayor.

Montemayor said the company wants Salmon to become a reliable partner for Filipinos’ everyday money moments. He added that working with the NBA gives the brand a way to connect with Filipinos through something they already love.

Rasu said Salmon shares the NBA’s commitment to using basketball to bring Filipinos together. She added that the partnership will create new touchpoints for fans through events such as NBA House and the NBA 3X Open.

NBA continues its PH presence

Filipino fans can watch NBA games through One Sports, RPTV, NBA TV Philippines, Disney+, Pilipinas Live, Prime Video, and NBA League Pass through the NBA App. The league also maintains localized social media accounts on Facebook, TikTok, and X.

The partnership comes as the NBA continues to deepen its presence in the Philippines, one of the league’s major basketball markets.

Salmon is a financial technology brand in the Philippines owned by Salmon Group. Its local operations include Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc., a BSP-regulated entity, and Salmon Finance Inc., an SEC-licensed financing company.