Poco M8 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $209 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5520); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, 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 M8 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M8 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $631. Poco M8 was $631 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 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.