Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Poco F7
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $1299 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 66/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,199,079); the Poco F7 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Poco F7
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2199079
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 6649
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Poco F7, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Poco F7 by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Poco F7 was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 (97/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.