Fairphone 6 vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4415); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,027,025); the Fairphone 6 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 6

Performance 60
Display 82
Camera 42
Battery 33
Portability 47
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

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

What makes Fairphone 6 better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 223g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1027025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 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 Fairphone 6 Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1027025 5498720
Geekbench Single 1161 4327
Geekbench Multi 3390 12873
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2484 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 30W 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 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Fairphone 6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Display comparison

Fairphone 6

  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Battery and charging

Fairphone 6

  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
53/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +81.3%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Fairphone 6 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 6

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (100/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 (90/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 6 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Fairphone 6 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.