Very powerful and long-lasting with a great display, enough to forgive the price increase over its predecessor.
Poco F9 Ultra
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Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Poco F9 Ultra, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: performance and battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Android Central and 1 more
The catch: It is heavy and can overheat, and the software is cluttered.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Poco F9 Ultra?
Very few compromises and arguably the best-value Ultra phone, with premium design, strong performance, huge battery and great speakers.
A good all-round value flagship with a new design, two-day battery, fine 200MP camera and superb sound.
An over-the-top flagship with a huge battery, strong performance and impressive Bose-tuned speakers that give it real personality.
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Common questions
Is the Poco F9 Ultra worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. It is heavy and can overheat, and the software is cluttered.
Do critics agree about the Poco F9 Ultra?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Digital Trends) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Poco F9 Ultra?
Software and app (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.



