Head to head

Huawei Pura 90 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei Pura 90 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei Pura 90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 224,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei Pura 90 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei Pura 90 costs PKR 65,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 224,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 (China). September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68
Display
Screen size ~6.7 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1220 x 2700 pixels (approx.) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive 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 chipset (likely Kirin 9-series, not officially confirmed) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU not confirmed Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, OIS) Periscope telephoto (high zoom capability) Ultra-wide sensor Leica-style tuning (Huawei XMAGE), HDR, panorama 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, HDR video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po battery (non-removable) ~5000 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast wired charging (~80–100W expected) Wireless charging Reverse wireless charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.3+ 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical/ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Satellite Communication: Expected (Huawei flagship feature) 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 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 Pura 90 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Huawei Pura 90 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 Pura 90 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90 is listed at PKR 224,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Huawei Pura 90 cheaper by PKR 65,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Pura 90 uses a 50 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, Huawei Pura 90 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90 runs the Kirin chipset (likely Kirin 9-series, not officially confirmed) 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.