{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-10a-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T09:07:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Google Pixel 10a still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 10a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 169,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 10a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-10a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-23-2026-10_47_54-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-23T05:54:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 18 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "153.9 mm × 73.0 mm × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2424 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "P-OLED 120Hz HDR support, Always-on display",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G715 MP7",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Stock Android (Pixel Experience), Up to 7 years of major Android updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP, wide, OIS Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po non-removable 5100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired ,wireless_charging (7.5W wireless)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "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": 66.8,
                "overall": 88.3
            },
            "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": 6.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10a": 81,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10a"
            },
            {
                "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-10a": 88,
                    "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-10a": 70.8,
                    "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-10a": 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-10a": 50,
                    "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-10a": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 66.8
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 10a costs PKR 120,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,950 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Google Pixel 10a 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 10a and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10a is listed at PKR 169,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Google Pixel 10a cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 10a uses a 48 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 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Google Pixel 10a carries a 5100 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10a runs the Google Tensor G4 (4nm) 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/)."
}