Motorola Moto G Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $459 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G Max is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G Max better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $840
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Max — 34/100, 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 Motorola Moto G Max (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Max
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G Max by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Motorola Moto G Max was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Max by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Max 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.