Motorola Moto G05 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 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 36/100 (a 53-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 358,608); the Motorola Moto G05 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G05
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G05 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G05
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G05 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G05
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G05 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 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.