Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (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 $1199 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3862914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 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 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Poco F8 Ultra was $470 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 Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. 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.