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Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra 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 Z80 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 214,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra takes it by 5.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

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 Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

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 ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 289,999 PKR 214,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 235 g 227 g Better
Water resistance IP68 IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.85 inches
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better 50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Better 16 MP under-display
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging Better 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes 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 Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads on battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra carries a 8050 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 100W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

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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.