Motorola Edge 40 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, 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 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 981459
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1120
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3665
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 40 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 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.