Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (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 $1199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 4288 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 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 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 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | 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 | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Poco F9 Pro by 10.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Poco F9 Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.