{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-10-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:04:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 10 5G vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Google Pixel 10 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 10 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 10 5G",
            "slug": "google-pixel-10-5g",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-6-2026-10_27_13-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T07:00:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 58,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced Aug 20, 2025; Released Aug 28, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 × 72.0 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "204 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2424 pixels (~422 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5×3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR DXT-48-1536",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No (no expandable storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 12 MP ultra-wide + 10.8 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "10.5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4970 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired + wireless charging (with Qi2 support)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 92.5,
                "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": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
        "margin": 14,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 64,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-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": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 58,
                    "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": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 10 5G costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,080 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 10 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Google Pixel 10 5G 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 Google Pixel 10 5G and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 5G is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Google Pixel 10 5G cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 10 5G 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, Google Pixel 10 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Google Pixel 10 5G carries a 4970 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10 5G runs the Google Tensor G5 (3 nm) 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/)."
}