Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Poco F8

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,972,476).

The Poco F8 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Poco F8

Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 70

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Poco F8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Poco F8
Processor Apple A18 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1972476 3126402
Geekbench Single 3431 3013
Geekbench Multi 8638 9287
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" OLED
Resolution 1290x2796 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 25W —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm —
Weight 199 g 205 g
Launch price — $499

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Poco F8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Poco F8

  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Poco F8

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
74/100 +36.9%
3126402 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

Poco F8

$499

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (86/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Poco F8?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 86/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Poco F8?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.