Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat V1 Pro 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.