ASUS Zenfone 7 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS Zenfone 7 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 7
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS Zenfone 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (42/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 7 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 64 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 64MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 7 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS Zenfone 7 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (90/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 (42/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 7 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 7 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS Zenfone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 7 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.