ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (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 61/100 (a 28-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 Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Overall rating 61/100
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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). 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 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (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 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | 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" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (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 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders 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.