Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F9 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.