Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra 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 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra 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 434,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S27 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 Level

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 145,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,550 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 55W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 434,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 2027 (Expected) September 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not officially confirmed 235 g
Water resistance IP68 (Rumored) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch 6.9-inch
Resolution 1440 × 3120 Pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy (Rumored) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 17 with One UI Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 200MP Main + 50MP Ultra-Wide + 50MP Telephoto, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4
Selfie camera 12MP HDR, Autofocus (Rumored) 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ (Rumored) 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable (Li-Ion or Silicon-Carbon) 5500 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W wired (Samsung cap) • Wireless charging • Reverse wireless charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct (Rumored) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.4 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, S Pen Support (Rumored) 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, USB 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 S27 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra 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 S27 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is listed at PKR 434,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra carries a 5500 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 S27 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy (Rumored) 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.