Poco F7 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $399 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,199,079).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $840
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2199079
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 F7 (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F7 by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $441. Poco F7 was $441 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (100/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco F7 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.