Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 90/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8050); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 4,165,108).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 4165108
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 235g vs 238g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco F9 Ultra by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges out the Poco F9 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.