iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
71/100 overall
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iPhone 17 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 71 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 395,999.
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 20.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 106,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 4,358 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- 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 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front glass | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP with Center Stage | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, 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-C (USB 2.0) | 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 106,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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