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Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 17
Apple
Apple iPhone 17
8.7 / 10
Compass Score
From 49 critic reviews
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Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Poco F9 Pro
8.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 5 critic reviews
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Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 17

Consistent performance and a quality display make this a good choice for most users.

+
Good
+ 120Hz refresh rate
+ Faster charging
+ Double storage
+ Slick selfie camera
+ Same cost as before
−
Not
− Weak zoom capabilities
− Gets hot during gaming
− No new AI features
− Lags in telephoto performance
− Subdued color options

Poco F9 Pro

Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper Poco F9 Pro means giving up most on: Weight

iPhone 17
Poco F9 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$899
Price (MSRP)
$795
$199/yr of support
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A19 Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series Octa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
2.5×
Battery life
—
Battery life
19h 06m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
40W
Wired charging
100W
Wireless charging
25W
Wireless charging
50W
Display
Color
Display
Color, 185Hz
4500 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
Until 2030
4 years guaranteed
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
177g (6.2 oz)
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 17
Poco F9 Pro
DxOMark v6
157
photo 155 · video 162
DxOMark v6
—
AnTuTu v10
2.24M
AnTuTu v10
3.23M
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
19h 06m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 17
5.9" × 2.8"
Poco F9 Pro
6.2" × 3"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 17
0.3"
Poco F9 Pro
0.3"
Height
5.9" (149.6 mm)
Height
6.2" (157.5 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.6 mm)
Width
3" (75.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
177g (6.2 oz)
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Screen
6.3"
Screen
6.59"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

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Common questions

iPhone 17 vs Poco F9 Pro: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 17 or Poco F9 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 17 earns a Compass Score of 8.7 compared to 8.0 for the Poco F9 Pro. That 0.7-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which is faster, the iPhone 17 or Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro scores 3,228,426 in AnTuTu benchmarks compared to 2,239,708 for the iPhone 17, roughly 44% higher in raw throughput. That gap is most noticeable in heavy gaming, video rendering, and large multitasking sessions. For everyday tasks like messaging and web browsing, both phones will feel responsive.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 17 or Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro launches at $795, which is $104 less than the iPhone 17 at $899. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated November 2026. Suggest a correction →