Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Poco F9 Ultra
Battery capacity (8,050 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
—
AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Poco F9 Ultra
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
18 Pro
Total weight (203g)
WinsValue
18 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 18 Pro | Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.4" | 6.9" | |
| 1,120 × 2,436 | 1,200 × 2,608 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 2,160Hz | 185Hz | |
| 4,000 nits | 4,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.2x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,000 mAh | 8,050 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 203g | 235g | |
| 8.5mm | 8.7mm | |
| Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.