{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:49:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 419,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-09_57_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 419999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T05:21:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 83,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 66.3,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 February 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions).",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent).",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP wide camera with OIS 12MP ultrawide camera (120°) 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 100x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "40MP front camera HDR support",
                    "Video recording": "8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 91.6
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
        "margin": 6.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 83,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 69.6,
                    "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 66.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 130,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is listed at PKR 419,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 130,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G uses a 108 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, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). 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/)."
}