Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 8050 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (91/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.