Apple iPhone 16 vs Poco F7
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Poco F7
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 6649
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Poco F7, the Apple iPhone 16 scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F7 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (68/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 edges out the Poco F7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.