Poco M4 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $230 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the Poco M4 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $840
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M4 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 M4 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Poco M4 Pro 5G was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M4 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 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.