Head to head

Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 May 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 camera. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 299,999.

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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 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 17 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 10,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 20W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 299,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 230 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9-inch
Resolution 2608 × 1200 pixels 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie sensor 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 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-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Better 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 6.x 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor 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 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 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 299,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 17 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 17 Ultra carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell, with 120W 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.