{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:45:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus 12 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12",
            "slug": "oneplus-12",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_40_26-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:42:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 89,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023 (China), Global launch in January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "3168 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED ProXDR 1-120Hz adaptive 10-bit, HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, OIS 64 MP, periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, ultrawide, 114° field of view Hasselblad Color Calibration Multi-directional PDAF Hasselblad Portrait Mode HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash RAW Support",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps Dolby Vision HDR Gyro-EIS + OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5400 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby 5G + 5G Dual SIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Tri-band (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_48_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T06:09:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.1,
                "overall": 88.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, Dual Bluetooth",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "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 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-12",
        "margin": 5.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 89,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 88,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 73.1
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 12 costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,650 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes OnePlus 12 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 12 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. OnePlus 12 carries a 5400 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}