{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-a77/",
    "generated": "2026-09-18T16:16:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE nubia A77",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A77 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A77 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_48_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T06:09:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 21.2,
                "overall": 83.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB/16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1,",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, Dual Bluetooth",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "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",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia A77",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-a77",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-a77/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_37_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T05:52:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 64,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.75 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra",
        "margin": 16.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 70,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 52
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 95,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 64
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 87
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 21.2,
                    "zte-nubia-a77": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-a77"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia A77 costs PKR 247,000 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 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A77 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes ZTE nubia A77 cheaper by PKR 247,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia A77, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra carries a 8050 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A77 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia A77?",
            "answer": "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 A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}