Vivo X200 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
Verdict
Vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra tie on the OH Rank at a score of 78. Vivo X200 Ultra wins on Screen and Main Camera; Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra wins on Performance and Battery. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is 1.1mm wider than Vivo X200 Ultra. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is the more recent release, from Sep 1, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
78
78
Vivo X200 Ultra
76.8mm (3.02in) · Apr 29, 2025 · Rank #28
11+11+15+12+14+5+5+0+5+0 = 78
BEST Phone Spring Summer 2025FLY* TOP Screen* TOP Selfie* TOP Software* TOP Camera
EDITORIAL: Eagerly anticipated Vivo X200 Ultra came with the top hardware and very mature photo and video processing. It improved on the amazing X200 Pro with UFS 4.1, higher pixel density screen, OIS PDAF on all of its back lenses, AF selfie and a dedicated iPhone-like photo hardware slider. An amazing smartphone if you don't care for its big size and heft. It also has an extensive optional camera accessories package that adds controls, battery, and telephoto skills.
PROs
top Snapdragon 8 Elite with UFS 4.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 6000mAh silicone anode battery with 90W sub-50min 90W (40W wireless) charging, excellent 510ppi >1800nits Dolby Vision LTPO AMOLED screen, IP69 protection, top imaging from 50MP 35mm main + 200MP 85mm periscope + 50MP 14mm ultrawide (all with OIS PDAF) back camera with an optional add-on 200mm zoom lens, a 50MP AF selfie, very good video recording, up to 4 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port and OTG
CONs
229g heavy, massive camera bump, still no expandable memory or desktop replacement feature
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra
77.9mm (3.07in) · Sep 1, 2026 · Rank #24
13+14+11+12+12+4+4+0+5+3 = 78
* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: Poco used to stand for "flagship killer" with a combination of excellent performance and lower price. For years, the compromise was the brand and imaging performance. But everything has an end and we're seeing a new Poco now: exceptional endurance, top-tier components with improved imaging and a flagship-level price. While disappointing to many, F9 Ultra is still a phone with a lot.
PROs
flagship build, good SD 8 Elite Gen 5 with UFS 4.1 performance, >42hr endurance from a 8050mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 100W (50W wireless) charging, ~1250nits 415ppi 185Hz AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP68 protection, very good 200MP 24mm main + 50MP 114mm periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + average 50MP 17mm ultrawide, very good 32MP 22mm selfie, above average video recording (ultrawide spoils the score), feature and connectivity rich OS with 4 years of updates, Android 17's native desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 with video output, Bose branded stereo speaker system with a bass speaker
CONs
bigger (almost 9mm/0.35" thick) and heavier (235g/8.29oz) then F8U, same processor at much higher price (than F8U), non-LTPO with minimal refresh rate variability (mostly 60-120Hz), no AF on ultrawide or selfie, no expandable memory slot, speaker sound could be louder, big price hike
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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