Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
Poco
PKR 194,999
86/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 148,999 against PKR 194,999.
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Nubia
PKR 148,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Pro takes it by 8.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max costs PKR 46,000 less.
- ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 770 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro charges 55W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro | ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 194,999 | PKR 148,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | December 31, 2026 (Expected) | August 2026. |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 75.3 x 8.6 mm | 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm. |
| Weight | 218 g Better | 245 g. |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.59 Inches | 7.5 inches. Better |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 Pixels | 1280 × 2772 Pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, Capacitive Touchscreen 185Hz HDR10+ / HDR Vivid Dolby Vision 4500 nits | IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness, |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, (3 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm), |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16, MyOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB Better | 8GB LPDDR5X. |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 | 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP + 50 MP Telephoto + 8 MP Ultrawide, OIS, PDAF, 2.5x Optical Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), HDR Better | 16 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, Slow-motion up to 960fps/1920fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 1080p@30fps, HDR. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6330 mAh | 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable. Better |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired, 50W Wireless, 27W Reverse Wired, 22.5W Reverse Wireless, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100W PPS Better | 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM, up to 2 active SIMs simultaneously | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot. |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Color Spectrum Sensor | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor. |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG | USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
“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 F9 Pro or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia Neo 5 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 Poco F9 Pro and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro is listed at PKR 194,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 46,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro carries a 6330 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively.
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