Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $729 and $840. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $840
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3651476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F8 Ultra by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Poco F8 Ultra was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
Both devices scored 89/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, 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.