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).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M6 Pro

Performance 38
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 62
Portability 80
Value for money 58

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

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).

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.

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
43
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Poco M6 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Poco M6 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless charging: no data
62
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M6 Pro

$220

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

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.