Head to head

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 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 and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 5 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 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 170,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 450 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 459,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 23, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 235 g or 240 g 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistance. IP68
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9-inch
Resolution 1208 × 2624 pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz), Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB /16GB 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, 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
Selfie camera 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama. Better 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless 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-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB. 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 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 18 Pro Max or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 459,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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.

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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.