Motorola Edge 50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Edge 50 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE, 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 59/100 (a 30-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 912,649); the Motorola Edge 50 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Edge 50 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×72.4×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Edge 50 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 (90/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 50 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Edge 50 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 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.