Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 840,353); the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $840
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 — 36/100, 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 Stylus 2026 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 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 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×74.8×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 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.