Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, 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 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.