Head to head

Google Pixel 10a vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Feb 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 10a 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 10a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Google Pixel 10a if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10a Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 169,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date February 18 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 153.9 mm × 73.0 mm × 9.0 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 188 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2424 pixels 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type P-OLED 120Hz HDR support, Always-on display AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Mali-G715 MP7 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 Stock Android (Pixel Experience), Up to 7 years of major Android updates Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP, wide, OIS Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po non-removable 5100 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired ,wireless_charging (7.5W wireless) 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.3 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer 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 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, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 10a and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10a or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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).

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.