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; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-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 (3,126,402 vs 1,782,199); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013
- Better camera (89/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 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 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). 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). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 43.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco F8 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 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 3 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 — 74/100.
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 (91/100 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.