Head to head

Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 259,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 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 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 16 costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,250 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 16 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 259,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Approximately 185–195 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.36-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 32MP Front Camera (rumored) 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass 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 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 16 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance and value for money. 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 16 is listed at PKR 259,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) 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.