Poco M6 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $220 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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 Poco M6 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 730
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1983
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Poco M6 Pro — 58/100, 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 M6 Pro (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 730 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1983 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Poco M6 Pro was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M6 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 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 M6 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 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.