All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
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The display is one of the main strengths of the POCO F9 Pro and, beyond the numbers, is one of the elements that most contribute to the feeling of facing a high-end product. It is an AMOLED HyperRGB panel of 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2510 × 1156 pixels, 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 coverage and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz, a combination that guarantees very sharp images without pushing toward a traditional 2K resolution, which is more demanding in terms of energy.
The full RGB subpixel structure allows individually leveraging the red, green and blue components, improving perceived sharpness of text, icons and multimedia content, while the new M11 luminescent material increases panel efficiency and enables a declared brightness of 2,200 nits, with peak values up to 10,000 nits in HDR; at night, brightness can drop to 1 nit, a notable detail that makes the phone more comfortable to use in an entirely dark room.
The 185 Hz frequency is a number that will undoubtedly catch the eye of tech enthusiasts; I wouldn’t want to disappoint you, but in everyday use it does not represent a revolution compared to a solid 120 or 144 Hz panel, because most applications do not take advantage of such a high value and, above all, the difference when scrolling social feeds or navigating menus is very hard to perceive. The advantage becomes evident mainly in compatible titles and in situations where even the frame rate can come close to the screen frequency, while for other users the touch responsiveness, brightness, contrast and color quality matter more, and in these areas the F9 Pro still performs convincingly.
There are also certifications Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC dimming, Wet Touch 2.0 and several color profiles, including the Original Color Pro setting for those who prefer less saturated reproduction. The Xiaomi Vision Care suite also gathers reading modes, blue light reduction and night comfort, accompanied by four TÜV Rheinland certifications; the result is a very complete panel, enjoyable for content consumption as well as gaming and sufficiently calibrated not to rely solely on overly bright colors to create a dubious Wow factor.
Hardware and Performance
POCO F9 Pro uses the platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (V Series), a very interesting CPU built on a 3-nanometer process and configured with two Prime Core clocks up to 4.6 GHz and six Performance Cores up to 3.62 GHz. The label “V Series” identifies a slightly different solution compared to the full processor version, but in real use it doesn’t turn the phone into a depowered flagship: launching apps, multitasking, photo/video processing and UI navigation all happen with great speed and without noticeable stuttering.
Both configurations marketed in Italy integrate 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, two sizes that are also future-proof, as the amount of memory allows many apps to stay open and the storage is fast enough to avoid bottlenecks during installs, transfers or heavier loads. The difference between the V Series and an even more extreme platform may emerge in benchmarks or during prolonged graphical loads, but in everyday tasks and in most games the margin is hard to perceive without a direct comparison.
Alongside the Qualcomm processor sits VisionBoost D8, a separate chipset dedicated to graphics management, capable of applying frame interpolation, AI Super Resolution and Game HDR in supported titles. This architecture helps relieve part of the workload from the main GPU and boosts fluency or detail without requiring the game to run natively at 185 frames per second, though results depend greatly on the title and interpolation should not be confused with a truly native frame rate. Support for 185 FPS native in more than twenty games (Brawl Stars, Crossfire: Legends, Clash of Clans, Blood Strike and many others) is complemented by additional titles that can reach this value via Smart Frame Rate. More noticeably is the response to inputs, thanks to multi-touch sampling up to 480 Hz, an instant 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo and gyroscope sampling up to 200 Hz in compatible games, features that keep controls fast and precise even with many simultaneous inputs on screen.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
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Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0233333","images":[{"id":686664,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-0","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-0.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686664","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1775,"height":1000}]}Display
The display is one of the main strengths of the POCO F9 Pro and, beyond the numbers, is one of the elements that most contribute to the feeling of facing a high-end product. It is an AMOLED HyperRGB panel of 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2510 × 1156 pixels, 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 coverage and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz, a combination that guarantees very sharp images without pushing toward a traditional 2K resolution, which is more demanding in terms of energy.
The full RGB subpixel structure allows individually leveraging the red, green and blue components, improving perceived sharpness of text, icons and multimedia content, while the new M11 luminescent material increases panel efficiency and enables a declared brightness of 2,200 nits, with peak values up to 10,000 nits in HDR; at night, brightness can drop to 1 nit, a notable detail that makes the phone more comfortable to use in an entirely dark room.
The 185 Hz frequency is a number that will undoubtedly catch the eye of tech enthusiasts; I wouldn’t want to disappoint you, but in everyday use it does not represent a revolution compared to a solid 120 or 144 Hz panel, because most applications do not take advantage of such a high value and, above all, the difference when scrolling social feeds or navigating menus is very hard to perceive. The advantage becomes evident mainly in compatible titles and in situations where even the frame rate can come close to the screen frequency, while for other users the touch responsiveness, brightness, contrast and color quality matter more, and in these areas the F9 Pro still performs convincingly.
There are also certifications Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC dimming, Wet Touch 2.0 and several color profiles, including the Original Color Pro setting for those who prefer less saturated reproduction. The Xiaomi Vision Care suite also gathers reading modes, blue light reduction and night comfort, accompanied by four TÜV Rheinland certifications; the result is a very complete panel, enjoyable for content consumption as well as gaming and sufficiently calibrated not to rely solely on overly bright colors to create a dubious Wow factor.
Hardware and Performance
POCO F9 Pro uses the platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (V Series), a very interesting CPU built on a 3-nanometer process and configured with two Prime Core clocks up to 4.6 GHz and six Performance Cores up to 3.62 GHz. The label “V Series” identifies a slightly different solution compared to the full processor version, but in real use it doesn’t turn the phone into a depowered flagship: launching apps, multitasking, photo/video processing and UI navigation all happen with great speed and without noticeable stuttering.
Both configurations marketed in Italy integrate 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, two sizes that are also future-proof, as the amount of memory allows many apps to stay open and the storage is fast enough to avoid bottlenecks during installs, transfers or heavier loads. The difference between the V Series and an even more extreme platform may emerge in benchmarks or during prolonged graphical loads, but in everyday tasks and in most games the margin is hard to perceive without a direct comparison.
Alongside the Qualcomm processor sits VisionBoost D8, a separate chipset dedicated to graphics management, capable of applying frame interpolation, AI Super Resolution and Game HDR in supported titles. This architecture helps relieve part of the workload from the main GPU and boosts fluency or detail without requiring the game to run natively at 185 frames per second, though results depend greatly on the title and interpolation should not be confused with a truly native frame rate. Support for 185 FPS native in more than twenty games (Brawl Stars, Crossfire: Legends, Clash of Clans, Blood Strike and many others) is complemented by additional titles that can reach this value via Smart Frame Rate. More noticeably is the response to inputs, thanks to multi-touch sampling up to 480 Hz, an instant 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo and gyroscope sampling up to 200 Hz in compatible games, features that keep controls fast and precise even with many simultaneous inputs on screen.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0233333","images":[{"id":686664,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-0","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-0.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686664","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1775,"height":1000}]}Display
The display is one of the main strengths of the POCO F9 Pro and, beyond the numbers, is one of the elements that most contribute to the feeling of facing a high-end product. It is an AMOLED HyperRGB panel of 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2510 × 1156 pixels, 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 coverage and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz, a combination that guarantees very sharp images without pushing toward a traditional 2K resolution, which is more demanding in terms of energy.
The full RGB subpixel structure allows individually leveraging the red, green and blue components, improving perceived sharpness of text, icons and multimedia content, while the new M11 luminescent material increases panel efficiency and enables a declared brightness of 2,200 nits, with peak values up to 10,000 nits in HDR; at night, brightness can drop to 1 nit, a notable detail that makes the phone more comfortable to use in an entirely dark room.
The 185 Hz frequency is a number that will undoubtedly catch the eye of tech enthusiasts; I wouldn’t want to disappoint you, but in everyday use it does not represent a revolution compared to a solid 120 or 144 Hz panel, because most applications do not take advantage of such a high value and, above all, the difference when scrolling social feeds or navigating menus is very hard to perceive. The advantage becomes evident mainly in compatible titles and in situations where even the frame rate can come close to the screen frequency, while for other users the touch responsiveness, brightness, contrast and color quality matter more, and in these areas the F9 Pro still performs convincingly.
There are also certifications Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC dimming, Wet Touch 2.0 and several color profiles, including the Original Color Pro setting for those who prefer less saturated reproduction. The Xiaomi Vision Care suite also gathers reading modes, blue light reduction and night comfort, accompanied by four TÜV Rheinland certifications; the result is a very complete panel, enjoyable for content consumption as well as gaming and sufficiently calibrated not to rely solely on overly bright colors to create a dubious Wow factor.
Hardware and Performance
POCO F9 Pro uses the platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (V Series), a very interesting CPU built on a 3-nanometer process and configured with two Prime Core clocks up to 4.6 GHz and six Performance Cores up to 3.62 GHz. The label “V Series” identifies a slightly different solution compared to the full processor version, but in real use it doesn’t turn the phone into a depowered flagship: launching apps, multitasking, photo/video processing and UI navigation all happen with great speed and without noticeable stuttering.
Both configurations marketed in Italy integrate 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, two sizes that are also future-proof, as the amount of memory allows many apps to stay open and the storage is fast enough to avoid bottlenecks during installs, transfers or heavier loads. The difference between the V Series and an even more extreme platform may emerge in benchmarks or during prolonged graphical loads, but in everyday tasks and in most games the margin is hard to perceive without a direct comparison.
Alongside the Qualcomm processor sits VisionBoost D8, a separate chipset dedicated to graphics management, capable of applying frame interpolation, AI Super Resolution and Game HDR in supported titles. This architecture helps relieve part of the workload from the main GPU and boosts fluency or detail without requiring the game to run natively at 185 frames per second, though results depend greatly on the title and interpolation should not be confused with a truly native frame rate. Support for 185 FPS native in more than twenty games (Brawl Stars, Crossfire: Legends, Clash of Clans, Blood Strike and many others) is complemented by additional titles that can reach this value via Smart Frame Rate. More noticeably is the response to inputs, thanks to multi-touch sampling up to 480 Hz, an instant 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo and gyroscope sampling up to 200 Hz in compatible games, features that keep controls fast and precise even with many simultaneous inputs on screen.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
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The display is one of the main strengths of the POCO F9 Pro and, beyond the numbers, is one of the elements that most contribute to the feeling of facing a high-end product. It is an AMOLED HyperRGB panel of 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2510 × 1156 pixels, 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 coverage and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz, a combination that guarantees very sharp images without pushing toward a traditional 2K resolution, which is more demanding in terms of energy.
The full RGB subpixel structure allows individually leveraging the red, green and blue components, improving perceived sharpness of text, icons and multimedia content, while the new M11 luminescent material increases panel efficiency and enables a declared brightness of 2,200 nits, with peak values up to 10,000 nits in HDR; at night, brightness can drop to 1 nit, a notable detail that makes the phone more comfortable to use in an entirely dark room.
The 185 Hz frequency is a number that will undoubtedly catch the eye of tech enthusiasts; I wouldn’t want to disappoint you, but in everyday use it does not represent a revolution compared to a solid 120 or 144 Hz panel, because most applications do not take advantage of such a high value and, above all, the difference when scrolling social feeds or navigating menus is very hard to perceive. The advantage becomes evident mainly in compatible titles and in situations where even the frame rate can come close to the screen frequency, while for other users the touch responsiveness, brightness, contrast and color quality matter more, and in these areas the F9 Pro still performs convincingly.
There are also certifications Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC dimming, Wet Touch 2.0 and several color profiles, including the Original Color Pro setting for those who prefer less saturated reproduction. The Xiaomi Vision Care suite also gathers reading modes, blue light reduction and night comfort, accompanied by four TÜV Rheinland certifications; the result is a very complete panel, enjoyable for content consumption as well as gaming and sufficiently calibrated not to rely solely on overly bright colors to create a dubious Wow factor.
Hardware and Performance
POCO F9 Pro uses the platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (V Series), a very interesting CPU built on a 3-nanometer process and configured with two Prime Core clocks up to 4.6 GHz and six Performance Cores up to 3.62 GHz. The label “V Series” identifies a slightly different solution compared to the full processor version, but in real use it doesn’t turn the phone into a depowered flagship: launching apps, multitasking, photo/video processing and UI navigation all happen with great speed and without noticeable stuttering.
Both configurations marketed in Italy integrate 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, two sizes that are also future-proof, as the amount of memory allows many apps to stay open and the storage is fast enough to avoid bottlenecks during installs, transfers or heavier loads. The difference between the V Series and an even more extreme platform may emerge in benchmarks or during prolonged graphical loads, but in everyday tasks and in most games the margin is hard to perceive without a direct comparison.
Alongside the Qualcomm processor sits VisionBoost D8, a separate chipset dedicated to graphics management, capable of applying frame interpolation, AI Super Resolution and Game HDR in supported titles. This architecture helps relieve part of the workload from the main GPU and boosts fluency or detail without requiring the game to run natively at 185 frames per second, though results depend greatly on the title and interpolation should not be confused with a truly native frame rate. Support for 185 FPS native in more than twenty games (Brawl Stars, Crossfire: Legends, Clash of Clans, Blood Strike and many others) is complemented by additional titles that can reach this value via Smart Frame Rate. More noticeably is the response to inputs, thanks to multi-touch sampling up to 480 Hz, an instant 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo and gyroscope sampling up to 200 Hz in compatible games, features that keep controls fast and precise even with many simultaneous inputs on screen.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo.For years POCO has built its identity around a relatively simple promise: to offer as much power as possible without forcing users to enter the territory of flagship devices and thus to shell out a lot of money for the new smartphone. With the new F9 Series, however, the brand seems to intend to take a more ambitious step (and this is also evident from the price trends of the POCO F9 family) aiming not only for top performance but for a more complete overall experience, refined in the display, photography, audio, and battery life.
Within the range, POCO F9 Pro represents the most balanced offering and probably also the one destined for the broadest audience. Its soul remains strongly oriented toward performance and gaming, but it doesn’t want to be a smartphone designed exclusively for those who spend hours in front of the phone to play: the goal is to become a true high-end device for everyday use, without that feeling of having chosen an exceptional product in two or three areas but inevitably sacrificed in everything else, as often happened in the past, perhaps in photography or with a design overall of the product that was certainly not a strength.
POCO F9 Pro Review
Design and Materials
POCO F9 Pro does not seek to attract attention with overly aggressive shapes, nor with the gaming smartphone aesthetics, but instead aims for a more sober and mature design language, where the glass back meets a central metal frame that is slightly micro-curved to better accompany the grip. The camera module remains clearly visible and occupies a large portion of the top area, but the module protrudes by just 2.5 millimeters and is integrated more seamlessly into the back panel, while the circular treatment of the decoration creates metallic reflections that change with the light. The choice of materials, in my view, is practically perfect: first of all the assembly is excellent, and the hand feel is top-class, with a remarkably soft, almost velvety touch.
The dimensions are 157 × 75 × 8.7 mm, with a weight of 206 g: this is not an ultra-light smartphone, especially given the 6.59-inch diagonal, but the weight distribution is fairly uniform and the form factor is easier to handle than many high-end models close to 6.8 or 6.9 inches. The rounded chassis helps avoid that overly harsh feeling some models with fully flat edges transmit after prolonged use, even if the weight is inevitably felt when using the phone with one hand. Personally, using an iPhone 17 Pro as my primary smartphone, about 2 g lighter, I can say that weight of this kind is by no means a limitation.
The build, as hinted at in the opening, conveys a consistent feel with the new product positioning, reinforced by IP68 water and dust resistance and by the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is fast, accurate and located at a comfortable height, proving more reliable than traditional optical sensors even when the finger isn’t perfectly dry. The front bezels are very slim, though the lower edge remains slightly more evident than the other three, a marginal detail that does not compromise overall quality but prevents the front from achieving the absolute symmetry now typical of more expensive devices.
One separate note goes to the Aurora Green color, which introduces POCO’s first fully luminescent back panel: after being exposed to sunlight or an internal light source, the rear glows a soft and uniform green in the dark, without using LEDs or draining the battery. It’s even possible to create temporary designs using a blue-violet pointer sold separately; it’s not a feature designed to change everyday experience, but it gives the green model a recognizable personality without turning it into an overly flashy product. Then, personally speaking, I loved the white version I received for review, which in my opinion remains absolutely the best for design and elegance.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
⭐️ Scopri le migliori offerte online grazie al nostro canale Telegram esclusivo. <!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
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The display is one of the main strengths of the POCO F9 Pro and, beyond the numbers, is one of the elements that most contribute to the feeling of facing a high-end product. It is an AMOLED HyperRGB panel of 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2510 × 1156 pixels, 12-bit color depth, DCI-P3 coverage and a maximum refresh rate of 185 Hz, a combination that guarantees very sharp images without pushing toward a traditional 2K resolution, which is more demanding in terms of energy.
The full RGB subpixel structure allows individually leveraging the red, green and blue components, improving perceived sharpness of text, icons and multimedia content, while the new M11 luminescent material increases panel efficiency and enables a declared brightness of 2,200 nits, with peak values up to 10,000 nits in HDR; at night, brightness can drop to 1 nit, a notable detail that makes the phone more comfortable to use in an entirely dark room.
The 185 Hz frequency is a number that will undoubtedly catch the eye of tech enthusiasts; I wouldn’t want to disappoint you, but in everyday use it does not represent a revolution compared to a solid 120 or 144 Hz panel, because most applications do not take advantage of such a high value and, above all, the difference when scrolling social feeds or navigating menus is very hard to perceive. The advantage becomes evident mainly in compatible titles and in situations where even the frame rate can come close to the screen frequency, while for other users the touch responsiveness, brightness, contrast and color quality matter more, and in these areas the F9 Pro still performs convincingly.
There are also certifications Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DC dimming, Wet Touch 2.0 and several color profiles, including the Original Color Pro setting for those who prefer less saturated reproduction. The Xiaomi Vision Care suite also gathers reading modes, blue light reduction and night comfort, accompanied by four TÜV Rheinland certifications; the result is a very complete panel, enjoyable for content consumption as well as gaming and sufficiently calibrated not to rely solely on overly bright colors to create a dubious Wow factor.
Hardware and Performance
POCO F9 Pro uses the platform Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (V Series), a very interesting CPU built on a 3-nanometer process and configured with two Prime Core clocks up to 4.6 GHz and six Performance Cores up to 3.62 GHz. The label “V Series” identifies a slightly different solution compared to the full processor version, but in real use it doesn’t turn the phone into a depowered flagship: launching apps, multitasking, photo/video processing and UI navigation all happen with great speed and without noticeable stuttering.
Both configurations marketed in Italy integrate 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256 or 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage, two sizes that are also future-proof, as the amount of memory allows many apps to stay open and the storage is fast enough to avoid bottlenecks during installs, transfers or heavier loads. The difference between the V Series and an even more extreme platform may emerge in benchmarks or during prolonged graphical loads, but in everyday tasks and in most games the margin is hard to perceive without a direct comparison.
Alongside the Qualcomm processor sits VisionBoost D8, a separate chipset dedicated to graphics management, capable of applying frame interpolation, AI Super Resolution and Game HDR in supported titles. This architecture helps relieve part of the workload from the main GPU and boosts fluency or detail without requiring the game to run natively at 185 frames per second, though results depend greatly on the title and interpolation should not be confused with a truly native frame rate. Support for 185 FPS native in more than twenty games (Brawl Stars, Crossfire: Legends, Clash of Clans, Blood Strike and many others) is complemented by additional titles that can reach this value via Smart Frame Rate. More noticeably is the response to inputs, thanks to multi-touch sampling up to 480 Hz, an instant 4,800 Hz in Game Turbo and gyroscope sampling up to 200 Hz in compatible games, features that keep controls fast and precise even with many simultaneous inputs on screen.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"cc258224","images":[{"id":686707,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-41.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686707","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}All this testifies to the gaming DNA of POCO smartphones, and to confirm it further there is the POCO 3D IceLoop system that distributes heat along the chassis and keeps performance more stable during demanding sessions; the phone can get warm in the upper area after prolonged use, especially when selecting the Performance mode, but heat is distributed fairly evenly and does not concentrate excessively in a single spot. WildBoost Engine, instead, adjusts the balance between temperatures, power consumption and frame rate, aiming to reduce sudden drops without keeping the processor at maximum power all the time.
Connectivity is complete and includes 5G, dual SIM with eSIM support, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual‑Bluetooth, NFC and USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1, a specification not to be overlooked because it allows faster wired transfers than USB 2.0 ports still widespread on many smartphones. Xiaomi Offline Communication is also present, enabling distance-limited calls between compatible devices in open environments and without a traditional network connection, a particular feature that should not be considered an emergency communications system. The multimedia experience is completed by two symmetric stereo speakers optimized in collaboration with Bose and housed in sealed acoustic chambers. Volume is high, channel balance is convincing and voices remain clear even at higher levels, while the bass has above-average presence without reaching the depth of a dedicated speaker. Dynamic and Balanced profiles let you choose between a more robust output or one more focused on voices, while the Game Audio mode highlights sounds like footsteps and helps locate them in compatible titles.
Software
POCO F9 Pro arrives with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, a feature-rich interface that on the new hardware runs with extreme speed, keeping animations smooth and response times immediate even when quickly switching between heavy apps. The software does not fundamentally change the way you use a POCO device, but it acts as a bridge between the numerous hardware components, gathering performance, touch, gyro, audio, and graphics optimizations in Game Turbo.
The main limitation, therefore, is not fluidity but the immediacy with which some features are presented: to fully exploit the phone you need to enter dedicated menus, manually activate advanced touch control, Gyro Boost, the Ultimate mode or maximum charging speed. Even AI Super Resolution does not operate uniformly on every game, but is initially compatible only with selected titles such as Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile, while Dual-core Visuals is limited to some YouTube and Netflix scenarios.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"e0857505","images":[{"id":686713,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-47.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686713","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":461,"height":1000}]}Some gaming features, including 200 Hz gyroscope sampling and the Bose Game Audio mode, also depend on OTA updates and title compatibility, so the experience available at launch might not immediately include every advertised function. Overall, however, HyperOS 3 still manages to enhance the phone’s power and offers a high level of customization, but requires a bit of exploration to configure it truly to your needs.
Camera
The camera department has long been the Achilles’ heel of POCO smartphones, but I’ve told you several times to move away from the idea that POCO is the ‘gaming smartphone brand’, because it is no longer just that. The main camera uses a 200 MP sensor with f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 16‑in‑1 pixel binning, while the floating 50 MP telephoto offers 2.5x optical zoom, a ~60 mm equivalent focal length and, again, OIS. Completing the system are an 8 MP ultrawide and a 32 MP front camera.
The main camera produces images rich in detail, with a generally well-managed dynamic range and vibrant colors without appearing constantly unnatural. During the day the processing preserves a good amount of texture even in the smaller areas of the image, while in more challenging lighting conditions it tends to protect the highlights without artificially brightening the entire scene. At night the software intervention becomes more evident, but exposure remains reasonably balanced and shadows are not lifted to completely erase the original atmosphere.
The full-resolution 200 MP mode makes sense mainly in very bright scenes with static subjects and low-contrast landscapes, because it preserves a higher level of detail and offers more freedom for subsequent cropping; it is not the best choice in low light or when you need to shoot quickly, conditions in which automatic mode and pixel binning produce more reliable results. Post-shot processing can also significantly modify what is shown in the preview, especially in terms of sharpness and contrast, a behavior one must get used to over time.
<!– wp:pgcsimplygalleryblock/slider {"sliderAdminWidth":598,"startPosIndex":0,"galleryType":"pgc_sgb_slider","galleryId":"7c156249","images":[{"id":686705,"title":"recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","url":"https://gizchina.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/recensione-Poco-f9-pro-smartphone-economico-caratteristiche-display-prestazioni-fotocamera-prezzo-offerta-coupon-italia-40.jpg","link":"https://gizchina.it/?attachment_id=686705","alt":"recensione POCO F9 Pro","description":"","caption":"","mime":"image/jpeg","type":"image","width":1333,"height":1000}]}The telephoto 2.5x is probably the most interesting camera of the entire system, because the 60 mm focal length lends itself well to portraits, architectural details and object photography, while the minimum focus distance of about 10 centimeters allows for close-ups and tele-macro with a more natural perspective than that of small dedicated macro cameras. Stabilization helps keep shots sharp even as light dwindles, and quality remains solid until you push too far with digital zoom. The 8 MP ultra-wide is the weak point of the setup, especially considering the list price: by day it can be useful for landscapes and architecture, but the detail is lower than the other two cameras and the edges show a drop in definition, while at night processing applies more aggressive sharpening in an attempt to compensate for sensor limits. The 32 MP front camera yields detailed selfies suitable for video calls and social, but it is not a truly distinguishing element.
On the video front there is 4K recording and Live Cinematography, which automates focus transitions, zoom-ins and progressive dolly moves with a single tap. It’s a fun and accessible mode, intended more for quickly creating shareable clips than replacing manual controls, but it broadens creative possibilities and makes it easier to achieve visually pleasing motion without reassembling in post.
Battery life
The POCO F9 Pro battery has a capacity of 6,330 mAh and is built with a silicon component that allows higher energy density without turning the phone into a particularly thick device. It is a lower capacity than the 8,580 mAh of the Chinese market version, but it remains above the average for flagship devices marketed in Europe and, above all, it is housed in a chassis under nine millimeters.
In mixed use, a full day is not a problem, even with a mix of social, photography, browsing, messaging and multimedia playback; high-frame-rate gaming and prolonged mobile data use naturally increase consumption, but it’s difficult to reach the evening with the anxiety of needing to find a charger after only a few hours. The 185 Hz refresh rate is not universally maintained in every scenario, and system optimizations help curb consumption when such a high level of fluidity is not required.
The HyperCharge wired charging up to 100W and, enabling the Top Speed mode with a compatible charger, allows going from 0 to 50% in around 19 minutes; wireless charging reaches up to 50W and requires roughly 35 minutes to reach the same percentage with the compatible stand, sold separately. There is also wired reverse charging up to 27W and wireless charging up to 22.5W.
Price and Considerations
POCO F9 Pro is available on Mi.com and Amazon in White, Black and Aurora Green, with 12 GB of RAM for both configurations. The 256 GB storage model has a suggested price of €899.90, while the 512 GB variant goes up to €999.90; on Mi.com, during the launch phase, prices drop respectively to €589.90 and €649.90.
The difference between list price and promotion is not negligible, because it almost completely changes the product’s perceived value. At €899.90 the POCO F9 Pro enters a tier where being extremely fast is no longer enough: at that price you expect a homogeneous photographic system, software polished in every detail and a premium experience free from obvious compromises, while the 8 MP ultra-wide and the selective availability of some gaming features remind that the brand’s philosophy continues to prioritize very precise goals.
At €589.90, instead, the picture becomes significantly more interesting, without the need to wait for further discounts: the display is among the most complete in its category, performance is top-tier, the 2.5x telephoto truly expands photographic possibilities, the stereo audio is convincing and the charging system combines 100W wired, 50W wireless and high-power reverse charging. In this price range the compromise represented by the ultra-wide angle becomes much easier to accept and direct competitors struggle to offer at the same time the same level of power, autonomy and multimedia features. Between the two configurations, the 12+512 GB model is the most sensible during the promotion: with €60 more you double the available space and make the purchase more suitable for extended use, especially for those who install many games or frequently record 4K video. At full price the advantage remains, but the overall spend nears €1,000 and warrants a more measured evaluation.
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