Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Lighter: 211g vs 223g
- Better camera (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Vivo iQOO 16 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (97/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.