Poco M4 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 493,222); the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M4 Pro — 48/100, 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 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro
- Main: 64MP 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
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M4 Pro by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Poco M4 Pro was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 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.