Apple iPhone 17 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 3692 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 $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100). 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Apple iPhone 17 by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco F9 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (84/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.