ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1399 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,899,814); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 223g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1399
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- 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 7 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $559. Vivo iQOO 16 was $559 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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.