Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (68/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.