{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:09:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 91 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 279,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra",
            "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 279999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_48_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T06:09:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 93.2,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, Dual Bluetooth",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "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 Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
        "margin": 3.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 93.2
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,550 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 65W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}