Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 80/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5567); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,551,073).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Poco F9 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 F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3551073
- Bigger battery: 8050 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: 238g vs 249g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 10 points higher (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.