Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3639
- Lighter: 206g vs 238g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 8050 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
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (47/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- 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 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (47/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.