Apple iPhone Duo vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone Duo (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 $1999 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4883); 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3434654
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4883 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Lighter: 223g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | 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 | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone Duo by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1159. Vivo iQOO 16 was $1159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone Duo are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Duo — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone Duo 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.