Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 480,999
74/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 480,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 17.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 191,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,374 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 60W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 480,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.9-inch |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Color Temperature Sensor |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 191,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 40W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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