Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 73 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 524,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 18.6 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 235,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,550 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 60W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 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 18 Pro Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 524,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 (Expected) September 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.8 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 206 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 (Expected) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1206 × 2622 pixels (Expected) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On Display, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness. 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 A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Hexa-Core Processor (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores), 2nm Architecture (Expected) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Apple GPU (6-Core Graphics) Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system iOS 27, Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 48MP + 48MP + 48MP Cameras with LiDAR Scanner, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 18 MP, Center Stage Camera, Face ID, HDR 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic Mode, Slow Motion, and Time-Lapse. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 40W Wired Fast Charging, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging, 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging (Expected) 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (Market Dependent) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ultra Wideband (UWB) 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 Type-C 3.x, 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 235,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 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 18 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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

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.