Infinix S5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix S5 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 Pro doesn't; the Infinix S5 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix S5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix S5 Pro by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix S5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix S5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 Pro 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.