Poco C85x vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 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 / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 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 C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco C85x by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x 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.