Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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.