Poco F5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $450 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,413,552); the Poco F5 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1413552
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Poco F5 Pro — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413552 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F5 Pro by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Poco F5 Pro was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.