iPhone 17e
Apple
PKR 329,999
75/100 overall
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iPhone 17e vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 75 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 329,999.
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 16.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 40,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,350 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 73W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 768 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 17e | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 329,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | 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 (3 nm, expected) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (Apple custom) | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (out of the box) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) | 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 TrueDepth | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | • 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected) | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories) | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) | 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 | 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 3, EU-mandated) | 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 17e or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17e 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 17e and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
iPhone 17e is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17e 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 17e or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17e carries a 4700 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 27W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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