Apple iPhone 16e vs Poco F7
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 56/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,263,357 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Poco F7
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8070 vs 6649
- Lighter: 167g vs 215g
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2263357 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $599
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 10 points higher (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, 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 16e and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2263357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco F7 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Poco F7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (83/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Poco F7?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.