Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco F7 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,301,212).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Poco F7 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2301212
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9287
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 220g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Poco F7 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco F7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2301212 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Poco F7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Poco F7 Pro by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco F7 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.