HMD Vibe 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 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.