Head to head

Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 120,000 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 Poco F9 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Ultra Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 409,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import) September 2026
Dimensions 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight ~225–235 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP68
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno (next-gen) Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 3) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP 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 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 5.4 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity 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-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected) 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 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi 16 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 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 409,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 16 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 16 Ultra carries a 5400 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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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.