Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 90/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 4,165,108); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Lighter: 203g vs 238g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 2 points higher (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Poco F9 Ultra by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Poco F9 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.