Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2624 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 1208 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | 185 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | 4500 |
| PPI | 418 | 416 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 91.6 | 91.6 |
| unknown | Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels | 10000 nits (peak) in HDR videos only |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 17 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 3,588 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 10,207 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,740,686 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| cardslot | No | No |
| unknown | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/3, 114mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 8050 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| unknown | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 235 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2026, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 23 | Available. Released 2026, September 01 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4gbands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5gbands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| infraredport | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3 5mmjack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| unknown | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | Tuned by Bose Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| unknown | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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