Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $250 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 822,433); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $840
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 822433
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 48/100, 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 X3 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 822433 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco X3 Pro by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Poco X3 Pro was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 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.