Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB vs Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB is cheaper by SAR 854 (prices checked 3 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More space for photos and apps (1,024 GB vs 512 GB)
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 8 x vs 5 x
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 854
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 12 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,050 mAh vs 5,088 mAh)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    ✓ 1,024 GB512 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    12 GB✓ 16 GB
  • Screen size

    6.9 in6.59 in

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
AppleSAR 6,999
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB specs
XiaomiSAR 6,145
Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 6,999SAR 6,145
Storage✓ 1,024 GB512 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB✓ 16 GB
ProcessorApple A19 ProSnapdragon 8
Battery capacity5,088 mAh✓ 8,050 mAh
Wired charging25 W—
Main camera48 MP✓ 200 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: Apple A19 Pro; Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB: Snapdragon 8. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB on the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB?

Main camera is higher on the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB: 200 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB and the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco F 9 Ultra 512GB: 8,050 mAh vs 5,088 mAh on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.