Poco C81 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C81 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C81 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C81 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco C81 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 Pro 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.