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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 419,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 25 February 2022 September 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model) Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.8-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
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) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent). Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1) 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No 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 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 40MP front camera HDR support Better 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support. Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.2 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer 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 OTG Support 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, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

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).

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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.