Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1299 and $481. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 75/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 2,601,000); the Poco F8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Poco F8 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9494
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $481 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 4 points higher (79/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $481 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $818. Poco F8 Pro is cheaper by $818.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.