Poco F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 $699 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $840
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3228426
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6330 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco F9 Pro by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $141. Poco F9 Pro was $141 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
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 F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco F9 Pro 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.