Head to head

REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 24 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera. The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 249,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus costs PKR 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,550 mAh larger battery.
  • REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus charges 20W faster.
  • REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 249,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date Expected Q4 2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance No official IP rating confirmed IP68
Display
Screen size 6.85-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1216 × 2688 resolution Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz/165Hz AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Gorilla Glass protection Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 (expected) REDMAGIC OS 11/12 skin Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB Better 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide 2MP macro/depth 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 16MP or 32MP under-display selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 8K recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion battery 5500mAh–7500mAh expected Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 120W–165W fast charging Better 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth v5.4 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor 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 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, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on camera. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus 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 REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 249,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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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.