Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs…
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
8categories won
4 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco F9 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the 16 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro wins on endurance with 6,330 mAh and 100W fast charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F9 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
F9 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1156 x 2510 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 185 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 200 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
Battery and charging
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,330 mAhWinner | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | F9 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,049 |
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh