Poco F9 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $699 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6330); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $986
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $287. Poco F9 Pro was $287 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 74/100).
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 F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Pro 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.