Lava Yuva 4 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Yuva 4 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $92 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 4 doesn't; the Lava Yuva 4 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Yuva 4
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Yuva 4 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $840
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Yuva 4 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Lava Yuva 4 — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 4 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Yuva 4 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Yuva 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Yuva 4
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Yuva 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Yuva 4 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Yuva 4 by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $748. Lava Yuva 4 was $748 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 4 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Yuva 4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 4 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 4 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Yuva 4 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva 4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Yuva 4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Lava Yuva 4 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.