Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco F7

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $1299 and $404. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,601,000 vs 2,205,289); the Poco F7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Poco F7 by just 9 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 58
Poco F7
Performance 81
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 48
Value for money 70
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 2205289
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 6694

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $404 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (70/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco F7, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco F7: The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Poco F7
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2601000 2205289
Geekbench Single 3933 2070
Geekbench Multi 10223 6694
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
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 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 233 g 215 g
Price $1299 $404
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
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
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
66/100 -17.9%
2205289 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Poco F7 by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1299
Poco F7
$404

Price difference: $895. Poco F7 is cheaper by $895.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 53/100).

portability

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Poco F7 by just 9 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?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F7?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 81/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.