Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Huawei
PKR 221,999
86/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 Ultra still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 221,999 against PKR 289,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 4.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 Ultra costs PKR 68,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,050 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 Ultra if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 221,999 Cheaper | PKR 289,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 1, 2026(china) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 221 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84-inch | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1320 pixels (1.5K) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1.07 billion colors P3 wide color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, |
| Card slot | No microSD Card Slot (Non-expandable Storage) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200MP RYYB Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS) 50MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto (f/2.2, OIS) 50MP RYYB Ultra-Wide Macro (f/2.2) Red Maple Color Sensor 3.7x Optical Zoom 100x Digital Zoom Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Photography Night Mode | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 |
| Selfie camera | 50MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0) Red Maple Color Sensor Better | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video recording | Up to 4K UHD video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Non-removable) | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired SuperCharge 50W Wireless Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM support | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Laser Focus Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared 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 2.0, 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, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 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 Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 Ultra cheaper by PKR 68,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 Ultra 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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Ultra runs the Kirin 9010S while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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