Apple iPhone 16e vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, 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 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 238g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 19/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16e by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.