Between the Pixel 9 and Poco F7 Ultra, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Poco F7 Ultra wins on wired charging and wireless charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 and the Poco F7 Ultra scores 70.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Poco F7 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.5 vs 70.4), but the 6.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates.
Pick the Poco F7 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wired charging, wireless charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Poco F7 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Weight — 14.00 g less. 198 vs 212.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra wins
- ▲Wired charging — 344.44% more. 120 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 112.90% more. 2640000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 12.77% more. 5300 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 5.87% more. 6.67 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 5.69% more. 446 ppi vs 422 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 glead | 212 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 " | 6.67 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 446 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 3200 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5300 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Xiaomi - Poco F7 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has 12.8% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5300 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Pixel 9 is 14g lighter — 198g vs 212g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does Poco F7 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Poco F7 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or Poco F7 Ultra?+
Poco F7 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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