Poco M4 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M4 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647); the Poco M4 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M4 5G better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 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 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 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 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 5G
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M4 5G by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M4 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 5G by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M4 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 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.