Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 92 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera and value for money, 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 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 Level

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 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,950 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Pro Max Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 324,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch) September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.8 – 6.85 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 15 with HyperOS (expected) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB RAM 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No expandable storage No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash 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 Not listed 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) 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 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth v5.4 with A2DP, LE 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, 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 Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, OTG 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 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance. Xiaomi Poco F9 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 324,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 is better for gaming, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 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.