Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F7 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 1,782,199); the Poco F7 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F7 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 6511
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 1782199
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Poco F7 Pro — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2301212 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco F7 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (89/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (65/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.