Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F8

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $892 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,890,000); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 66
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3041

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $892

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 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 F8, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Poco F8
Processor Apple A18 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1890000 3119308
Geekbench Single 3400 3041
Geekbench Multi 8400 9494
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 25W
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
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 205 g
Price $892 $499
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +39.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$892
Poco F8
$499

Price difference: $393. Poco F8 is cheaper by $393.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (89/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (86/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 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?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F8?

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 F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F8?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.