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; estimated prices are $1164 and $670. 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 (3,640,351 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
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: 3640351 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $670 vs $1164

  • 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)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 56/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 56/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco F8 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Poco F8 Ultra
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 3640351
Geekbench Single 3400 3640
Geekbench Multi 8300 11033
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
Price $1164 $670
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +48.6%
3640351 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 48.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$1164
Poco F8 Ultra
$670

Price difference: $494. Poco F8 Ultra is cheaper by $494.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

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.