Poco C50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco C50 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C50 doesn't; the Poco C50 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco C50 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C50 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco C50
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco C50 by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (99/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C50 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C50 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco C50 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C50 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.