Apple iPhone 16 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $447 and $481. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16
Poco F8 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3041
- Lighter: 170g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $447 vs $481
- Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $447 | $481 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $34. Apple iPhone 16 is cheaper by $34.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (68/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 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 F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.