Poco M2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M2 Pro by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.