Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $168 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 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $840
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G 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 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, 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 M7 Plus 5G (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $672. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $672 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 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.