Infinix Hot 50i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 50i (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50i doesn't; the Infinix Hot 50i is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 50i better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50i | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, XOS 14.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 50i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 50i and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Hot 50i by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 50i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50i and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 50i has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50i 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.