Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 531,656); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi Note 10 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 164.5×76.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 683.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (91/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.