Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F7
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $1199 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F7
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 6649
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1782199
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F7, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6500 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 | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Poco F7 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (89/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (85/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.