Apple iPhone 17 vs Poco F7
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Poco F7
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6649
- Lighter: 177g vs 215g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Poco F7, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F7 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.