Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $729 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Poco F8 Ultra was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.