Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,782,199); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Poco F8 Pro was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.