Poco M7 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5110); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 668,462); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 Pro doesn't; the Poco M7 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M7 Pro better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M7 Pro — 56/100, 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 Pro (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5110 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Pro
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M7 Pro by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Poco M7 Pro was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Pro by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 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.