Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Poco
PKR 289,999
84/100 overall
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Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 289,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco F9 Ultra takes it by 36.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 253,500 less.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 3,050 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 77.5W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 187 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 289,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 193 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9-inch Better | 6.75-inch |
| Resolution | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 16, HyperOS 3. | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, Dual Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Color Temperature Sensor | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C OTG |
“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 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 36.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 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 Ultra and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 253,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra carries a 8050 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A57?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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