Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Poco F9 Ultra comes with same RAM. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Poco F9 Ultra
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Poco F9 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 69999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 25, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be November 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco F9 Ultra is Rs. 69999.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Poco F9 Ultra has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 416 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Poco's phone ~ 91.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Poco F9 Ultra (256 GB).
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco F9 Ultra's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 17.
| Name | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Poco F9 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | 18 pro max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 25, 2026 (Expected) | November 26, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LIPO OLED (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 416 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.3% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Poco Shield Glass | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | 2560Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,755,870 (Total) (v10) 1,110,316 (CPU) 1,378,674 (GPU) 503,280 (Memory) 763,600 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (Main) using a 1/1.28" type "new generation" LOFIC sensor 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) Periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom & uses a 1/1.56" type sensor 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 22.5W |