ASUS 8z vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,135,878); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS 8z by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS 8z by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS 8z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS 8z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.