Xiaomi Poco C81 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C81
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1category wins
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C81
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 185 |
| Peak Brightness | 800 | 4500 |
| PPI | 254 | 416 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 91.6 |
| Other | — | 10000 nits (peak) in HDR videos only |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra +733%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra +656%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra +1181%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 437 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,461 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 308,467 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Other | — | UFS 4.1 |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | LED flash | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3, 114mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6300 | 8050 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | 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) | 171.6 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Other | — | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 208 | 235 |
| Width (mm) | 79.5 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, April 23 | 2026, September 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 23 | Available. Released 2026, September 01 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | — | Tuned by Bose Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C81 | Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C81 and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 8050 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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