Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, 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 81/100 (a 8-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 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | 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 | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.