{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x300s-vs-xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:59:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X300s vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Vivo X300s and the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance. The Vivo X300s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 217,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X300s",
            "slug": "vivo-x300s",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_03_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 217999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T04:20:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 98,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2026 (October–December)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 – 205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water & dust resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation / Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (flagship level)",
                    "GPU": "Latest generation GPU (Adreno / Immortalis)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Funtouch OS / OriginOS )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 50 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, zoom) ZEISS optics, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP or 50 MP (expected)",
                    "Video recording": "4K / 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 50W wireless (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic likely) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (likely USB 3.x)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_48_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T06:09:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 77.2,
                "overall": 89.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, Dual Bluetooth",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "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 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 68,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 98,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x300s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 77.2
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x300s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Battery & charging"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X300s costs PKR 72,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X300s or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300s and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo X300s and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X300s is listed at PKR 217,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Vivo X300s cheaper by PKR 72,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X300s or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X300s uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X300s or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X300s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}