Head to head

Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 15 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 15 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 349,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi 15 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 60,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,650 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 349,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 29, 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 191g (varies slightly by color variant) Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.36 Inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1200 × 2670 Pixels (1.5K) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 68 Billion Colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass / Dragon Crystal Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon cores) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide (f/1.6, OIS) 50MP Telephoto 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, HDR, Panorama 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 8K, 4K Dolby Vision HDR 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 5400mAh (China) / 5240mAh (Global) Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer 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 support 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, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 15 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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 15 is listed at PKR 349,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 15 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, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 15 carries a 5400 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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.