Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Poco X7 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; estimated prices are $1299 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 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 1,884,839); the Poco X7 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco X7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 58
Poco X7 Pro
Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 65
Portability 59
Value for money 68
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2601000 vs 1884839
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1579
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 6100

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $1299

  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Poco X7 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco X7 Pro: The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Poco X7 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
AnTuTu 2601000 1884839
Geekbench Single 3933 1579
Geekbench Multi 10223 6100
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6000 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 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 233 g 195 g
Price $1299 $370
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera
Poco X7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • 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 X7 Pro
  • 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 X7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Poco X7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Poco X7 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
64/100 -38.0%
1884839 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Poco X7 Pro by 38.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1299
Poco X7 Pro
$370

Price difference: $929. Poco X7 Pro is cheaper by $929.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco X7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (71/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (59/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X7 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco X7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco X7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Poco X7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X7 Pro — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Poco X7 Pro?

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 X7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Poco X7 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.