Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $999 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Better portability (96/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone Air by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (90/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 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.