HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $840 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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.