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; estimated prices are $1299 and $499. Both devices score the same overall rating of 75/100. 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 (3,119,308 vs 2,601,000); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 233g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Poco F8
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9494
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2601000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 233g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco F8 received the same MobileRank rating — 75/100. 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). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2601000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 9494 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1299 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $800. Poco F8 is cheaper by $800.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
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).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
Both devices scored 75/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F8.
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 — 75/100.
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.