Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,551,073); the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 218g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1299
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| 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 / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Poco F8 Ultra was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.