{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmagic-11-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:13:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "RedMagic 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 88 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 RedMagic 11 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 197,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "RedMagic 11 Pro",
            "slug": "redmagic-11-pro",
            "brand": "Red Magic",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmagic/redmagic-11-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-10_07_09-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 197999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:54:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 17 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 in",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Oryon V3 Phoenix L/M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, RedMagic OS 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (under-display)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion ~8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (and 80W wireless in some listings)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 65.2,
                "overall": 88.1
            },
            "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": "redmagic-11-pro",
        "margin": 7.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 92,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 96,
                    "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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 90,
                    "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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 65.2
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-11-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "RedMagic 11 Pro costs PKR 92,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 50 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 20W faster.",
        "RedMagic 11 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 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 RedMagic 11 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro is listed at PKR 197,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes RedMagic 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. RedMagic 11 Pro uses a 50 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, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. RedMagic 11 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, RedMagic 11 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. RedMagic 11 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) 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/)."
}