Infinix Hot 70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Hot 70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $150 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630); the Infinix Hot 70 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Hot 70 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $840
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 56/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 70 — 64/100, 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 Infinix Hot 70 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.1×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Hot 70 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Infinix Hot 70 was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Hot 70 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 70 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.