Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 238g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.