{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T18:15:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 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": 73.3,
                "overall": 88.9
            },
            "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 RedMagic 11s Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-14-2026-10_52_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-14T06:02:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 18, 2026, ( china)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 x 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Under Display Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
        "margin": 5.5,
        "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-redmagic-11s-pro": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-redmagic-11s-pro": 91
                },
                "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-redmagic-11s-pro": 90
                },
                "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-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-poco-f9-ultra": 73.3,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 550 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 20W faster.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra 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 RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "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 RedMagic 11s Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra carries a 8050 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro a 7500 mAh cell, with 100W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}