Poco M8x vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco M8x (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8x
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco M8x better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8x vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (90/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8x | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8x and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco M8x by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (90/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8x and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco M8x has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8x or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8x 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.