Head to head

Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 27 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 349,999.

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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 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 60,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,050 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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 349,999 PKR 289,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026. September 2026
Dimensions 151.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 203 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68
Display
Screen size 6.4 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1120 × 2436 pixels 1200 × 2608 pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive Up to 4000 nits HDR10+ 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 Gen 6 (2nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Oryon cores up to 5.0GHz + 6 × Oryon cores up to 4.0GHz Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno 845 Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 (HyperOS 4) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 200MP + 200MP + 50MP, Leica, PDAF, OIS, 3.2× optical zoom, Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.2, PDAF, HDR, Panorama Better 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh non-removable Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless. 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, Laser Focus 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 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 Pro is listed at PKR 349,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 Pro 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.