Poco M5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $170 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 554,590); the Poco M5 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $840
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 50/100, 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 M5 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | 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 | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M5 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Poco M5 was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 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.