Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $150 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, 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 Play 2026 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 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.