Poco M8s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M8s (2026) 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 $189 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $840
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
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 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 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 M8s (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | 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" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M8s by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $651. Poco M8s was $651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s 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.