Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs POCO F9 ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs POCO F9 ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxGlobal · 12GB · 256GB · A3526
POCO F9 ultraPOCO F9 ultraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
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Basics
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB · A3526
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POCO F9 ultra
POCO F9 ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.9Design & Materials 9.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.3Performance & Hardware 8.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 9.1Camera 8.4Camera
Connectivity score 8.9 Connectivity 8.3 Connectivity
Battery score 7.9 Battery 8.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
31 reviews
9.5
21 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs POCO F9 ultra

Specs stores to buy Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Global · 12GB · 256GB · A3526 		where to buy POCO F9 ultra POCO F9 ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.9" 6.9"
Resolution QHD QHD
Usable surface 91% useful 91% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 78.0 mm
163.4 mm
8.8 mm 		77.9 mm
163.5 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 233 g 235 g
Micro A19
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 2.606.807
v11 		3.889.765
v11
Battery 4823 mAh 8050 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
IMX903
2 3 		1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
ISOCELL HP5
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 18 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS iOS 26 Android 16

Brand
Brand Apple POCO
Aliases A3526 26077PC53G

Release Date
Release date September 2025,
1 year ago 		September 2026,
1 month ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
POCO F9 ultra
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
POCO F9 ultra
Size
78.0 mm • 163.4 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 163.5 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 233 g 235 g
Usable surface 91 % 91 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Ceramics Polycarbonate
Resistance IP68 IP68
IP69
Colors
White
Blue
Orange
Black
Red
Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 6.9"
Type Oled • Super Retina XDR AMOLED • TCL Display
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution QHD
1320 x 2868 px 		QHD
1200 x 2608 px
Density 458 Pixels per inch 416 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • HLG
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 1000 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 1600 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 3000 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • True Tone display
  • Super Retina XDR
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Ceramic Shield
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Frameless
  • Haptic Touch
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 185 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 4500 cd/m²
  • Brightness - 2200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail Pro glass
  • Xiaomi Longjing Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.0
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.3
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
9.6
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU 6Core TSMC N3P 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM
Type Hexa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU 6 core GPU Adreno 840 1.2 GHz

RAM
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Type -- RAM LPDDR5X Ultra Pro Quad Channel

Antutu
Score
2.606.807
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 95% of devices
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3.889.765
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 98% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type NVMe
UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
9.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
9.0
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 200 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 1.69
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX903 Samsung ISOCELL HP5
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
48 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
102°
Sensor
Sony IMX972
Omnivision OV50M
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.70 µm
0.61 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.8
ƒ/ 3.0
Optical zoom
--
5.0x
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX973
Samsung S5KJN5
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.70 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/2.76"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Noise reduction
  • Face unlock
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Tracking AF
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 18 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX914 Omnivision OV32D
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 0.96 µm 0.61 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
8.7
Quality of selfies
9.0
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
9.2
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n53 (2400)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n70 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B53 (TDD 2400)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • Satellite SOS connectivity
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • VoNR
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.5
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4823 mAh
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8050 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
40.0W 		Yes,
100.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Wireless Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 19%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 43%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 26
    iOS 26 , 1 year ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services -- With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 43%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 21%
    Every six months
  • 71%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
31 reviews
21 reviews
Prices
From $ 1,289 --
From $ 817 --

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