Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $200 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-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 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G 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.