Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 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 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,826,731); the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1826731
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1826731 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×72.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 50 Ultra by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.