Poco F7 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,932,885); the Poco F7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (212g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 212g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $986
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2932885
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F7 Ultra by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $486. Poco F7 Ultra was $486 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.