Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $892 and $670. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 1,890,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F8 Ultra
- Overall rating 77/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $670 vs $892
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $892 | $670 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $222. Poco F8 Ultra is cheaper by $222.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.