Head to head

OnePlus 13 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The OnePlus 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus 13 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 225,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 13 takes it by 7.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 13 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 Level

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 OnePlus 13 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • OnePlus 13 costs PKR 64,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus 13 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the OnePlus 13 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus 13 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 225,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date January 7, 2025 (international) September 2026
Dimensions 162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 210 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 / IP69 IP68
Display
Screen size 6.82 in 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3168 pixels (~510 ppi) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Ceramic Shield / Crystal Shield (varies by region) Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 15, OxygenOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 50 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 50 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 32 MP wide 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 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 Si-C ~6000 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP68/IP69 dust & water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual/tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.4 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, 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, OTG 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, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.5 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.

What is the price of OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

OnePlus 13 is listed at PKR 225,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes OnePlus 13 cheaper by PKR 64,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 13 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 is better for gaming, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

OnePlus 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 13 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.