Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, 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 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 222g vs 223g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G 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.