Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco F7 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Ultra has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,932,885 vs 2,538,751); the Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (212g vs 233g).

The Poco F7 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60

Poco F7 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 90
Camera 71
Battery 84
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9287

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)

What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2932885 vs 2538751
  • Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 212g vs 233g
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco F7 Ultra, the Poco F7 Ultra scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100; 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 and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco F7 Ultra: The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Poco F7 Ultra
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2538751 2932885
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 5300 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 32 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 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 233 g 212 g
Launch price $1199 $500

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Poco F7 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery

Poco F7 Ultra

  • 5300 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Poco F7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
82/100 +13.4%
2932885 AnTuTu

Poco F7 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 13.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1199

Poco F7 Ultra

$500

Launch price difference: $699. Poco F7 Ultra was $699 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Poco F7 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 7 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 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F7 Ultra — 82/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Poco F7 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.