ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 238g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 60/100

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 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 223g vs 238g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro 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 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 / ROG UI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 238 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +79.3%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro 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.