Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Poco F8
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Poco F8
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Poco F8, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 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 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Poco F8 by 13.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Poco F8 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro edges out the Poco F8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Poco F8?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.