Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,538,751); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Poco F8
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 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2538751
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 233g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco F8, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 233 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 18.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco F8 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (54/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 1 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?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.