Head to head

Xiaomi 18 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 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 battery & charging. The Xiaomi 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 269,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 4.8 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 18 costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 269,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date late 2026 September 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz) Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU Adreno-series (expected) Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8
Operating system Android 16 with HyperOS Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB options 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1) 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps) 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected) Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast wired 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth v6.0 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, 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 Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, 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 18 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on camera and battery & charging. Xiaomi 18 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 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi 18 is listed at PKR 269,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 18 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi 18 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 18 or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi 18 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra a 8050 mAh cell.

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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.