Poco X8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $350 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-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 2,085,754); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2085754
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085754 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco X8 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $490. Poco X8 Pro was $490 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.