Infinix Hot 10i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 10i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 317,084); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 10i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 10i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 10i better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 10i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). 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 Infinix Hot 10i (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 10i | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 10i
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 10i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 10i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 10i and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Hot 10i by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 10i and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 10i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 10i 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.