Oppo A18 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Oppo A18 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 348,562); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A18 doesn't; the Oppo A18 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A18
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Oppo A18 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A18 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A18 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A18
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A18
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A18 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Oppo A18 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A18
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A18 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A18 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Oppo A18 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A18 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A18 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A18 over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.