Infinix Hot 20 Play vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 20 Play (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 25/100 (a 64-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 215,798); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 20 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20 Play vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 14/100). 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 20 Play (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20 Play | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20 Play and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Hot 20 Play by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 20 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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 20 Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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.