Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,349,808); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 204g vs 238g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 208.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.