Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,782,199); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (89/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Poco F9 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (89/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.