Apple iPhone 16 vs Poco F7 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Poco F7 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Lighter: 170g vs 220g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Poco F7 Pro — 82/100; 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 F7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Poco F7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2301212 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Poco F7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 14.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco F7 Pro was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (87/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Poco F7 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.