ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 572,788); the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). 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 ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the 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.