Poco F8 Ultra vs Vivo S16e

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
Vivo S16e
Performance
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 218g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Vivo S16e, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: 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.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 3668860
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 218 g 187 g
Launch price $729
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Vivo S16e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (85/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (70/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Vivo S16e?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Vivo S16e?

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 S16e is a better fit for everyday use.