Infinix Note 40S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 40S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 40S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 40S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Note 40S has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 40S 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.