Karbonn Rebel vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Karbonn Rebel (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Karbonn Rebel
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Karbonn Rebel better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Karbonn Rebel vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (90/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Karbonn Rebel | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Karbonn Rebel
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Karbonn Rebel
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Karbonn Rebel
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Karbonn Rebel and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Karbonn Rebel by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Karbonn Rebel
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (99/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (90/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Karbonn Rebel or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Karbonn Rebel and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Karbonn Rebel has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Karbonn Rebel or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Karbonn Rebel or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Karbonn Rebel 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.