Head to head

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 339,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 Level

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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 50,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 50 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor Magic 9 Pro Max Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 339,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q4 2026 (likely October 2026) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistance IP69 Water Resistance (Rumored) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.8 Inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1280 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate, High PWM Dimming AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Not officially confirmed Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Manufacturing Process: 2nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno Next-Generation GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 17, MagicOS 11 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM Up to 16GB (Expected) 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage Up to 1TB (Expected) 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200MP Main Camera (1/1.28" or larger sensor under testing) 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Enhanced Video Recording Capabilities Improved Optical Zoom and Low-Light Photography ARRI Imaging Technology Rumored 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4
Selfie camera 50 MP (Expected) Better 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@60fps HDR Video (Expected) 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (Rumored) Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W Wired Fast Charging (Expected) 80W Wireless Charging (Expected) Reverse Wireless Charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD (Expected) 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer 3D Face Unlock 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, OTG 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, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Honor Magic 9 Pro Max 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 Honor Magic 9 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is listed at PKR 339,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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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.