Infinix Zero 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Infinix Zero 5 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P20, 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 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro doesn't; the Infinix Zero 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

Performance 2
Display 53
Camera 18
Battery 44
Portability 61
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Infinix Zero 5 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 197g vs 223g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4350 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Zero 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Zero 5 Pro Vivo iQOO 16
Processor MediaTek Helio P20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 186 4327
Geekbench Multi 798 12873
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1440x3168
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 4350 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.4×82.4×8.0 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: —
53
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • 4350 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
44
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (100/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (99/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (78/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Infinix Zero 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Zero 5 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.