Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 11047
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5567 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 206g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (47/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- 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 F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Poco F9 Pro was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (84/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (47/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.