Infinix Note 7 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Note 7 (2020) 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 33/100 (a 56-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 317,084); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 7 doesn't; the Infinix Note 7 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 7
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Note 7 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). 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 31/100). 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 Note 7 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 7 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 7 | 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 | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0, XOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.4×79.0×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 7
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 7 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Note 7 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Note 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 7 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 7 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 7 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Note 7 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 7 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.