iPhone 17 Pro
Apple
PKR 489,999
74/100 overall
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iPhone 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 489,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 18 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 200,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 4,550 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 70W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 489,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 190 g (expected) Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | ~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected) | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (wide) — sensor-shift OIS 12 MP (ultra-wide) 12 MP (telephoto) — 5× optical zoom (tetraprism)Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR Panorama ProRAW | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited) | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay ready, when enabled) | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope 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 (USB 3 speeds) | 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, iPhone 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro 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 iPhone 17 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
iPhone 17 Pro is listed at PKR 489,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 200,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Pro 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, iPhone 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 Pro carries a 3500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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