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Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus Zenfone 12 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 279,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2025. September 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 220 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP68
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games 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 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 4.3GHz Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 15 ZenUI Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall 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 3.1 OTG supported 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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).

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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.