Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung
PKR 364,999
87/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 364,999.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 4.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 75,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,150 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 55W 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 S26 Plus 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 S26 Plus | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 364,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | February 25, 2026 — announced/launch | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | 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 Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 |
| Operating system | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 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 | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better |
| Video recording | 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 4900 mAh | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (market dependent) | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), tri-band | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, 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, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 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 S26 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 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.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus carries a 4900 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 S26 Plus or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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