Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus
PKR 347,999
94/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 and the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 347,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 58,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,250 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 35W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP RGBW | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@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-Po 5800 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity | 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 3.2, 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 58,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 uses a 50 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 65W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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