Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 70 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 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 21.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 270,001 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,483 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 40W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
  • 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 18 Pro Max Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 249 g 235 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9-inch
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors 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 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 270,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 60W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.