Apple iPhone 16 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, 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 84/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (79/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (91/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (79/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.