Lava Bold 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Lava Bold 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Bold 5G by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G 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.