Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Samsung
PKR 393,999
71/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 393,999.
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 20.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra costs PKR 104,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 393,999 | PKR 289,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected Q1 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7–6.9 in approx | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured) | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured) | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Not listed | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 2600 (primary region) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz |
| GPU | Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed) | 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 | 256 GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary) | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed) | 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, 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 Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort | 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 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro is listed at PKR 393,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 104,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro runs the Exynos 2600 (primary region) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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