Poco F7 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,932,885).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F7 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 212g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2932885
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). Value score: Poco F7 Ultra — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2932885 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F7 Ultra
- 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 F7 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:39 hrs, total 26:17 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F7 Ultra by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Poco F7 Ultra was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 Ultra is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Poco F7 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F7 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.