Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S25 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 314,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S25 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 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 4,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 75W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 314,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Launched January 2025 (global) September 2026
Dimensions 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 162 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi) 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 512 GB (non-expandable) 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera • 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 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 12 MP wide 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh (non-removable) Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-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 ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity 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-C 3.2, DisplayPort, 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, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 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.