Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 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 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 9287
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Poco F8, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 249 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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 F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Poco F8 was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (86/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 6 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?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
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 F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.