Poco F8 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $840
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 91/100). 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 F8 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F8 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Poco F8 was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
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 F8 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.