Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
72/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 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 72 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 384,999.
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 19.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 95,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 4,050 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 65W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 512 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 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 2027 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Expected) Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Expected) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield / upgraded protection expected | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 6-core | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | 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 2.0, OTG | 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 95,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 35W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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