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Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F8 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 F8 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 289,999.

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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 F8 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,550 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 F8 Ultra if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 Cheaper PKR 289,999
Design & build
Release date November 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue) 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm
Weight 218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue) Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP68
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches 6.9-inch
Resolution 2608 × 1200 pixels 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness
Protection POCO Shield Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU 2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz 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 LPDDR5X 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better
Card slot No microSD Card Slot No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better
Wired charging 100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0, Dual Bluetooth
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock 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 2.0 OTG Supported 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 Poco F8 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 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 Poco F8 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra at PKR 289,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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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.