Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S26 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 80 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 329,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 11.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra 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 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,750 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 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Announced: February 25, 2026 | Released: March 11, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.7 × 7.2 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 167 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Up to 2600 nits HDR10+, Always-On Display, Vision Booster 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 Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Deca-Core, up to 3.8 GHz Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Xclipse 960 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 One UI 8.5 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash 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) 4300 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 25W (wired) / Wireless Charging Up to 15W 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint 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 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S26 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 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 S26 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) 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.