Motorola Moto G86 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Motorola Moto G86 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $224 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-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 879,714); the Motorola Moto G86 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G86
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Motorola Moto G86 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $224 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G86 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G86 — 68/100, 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 G86 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G86 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.7×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $224 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G86
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G86
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G86
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G86 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Moto G86 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $616. Motorola Moto G86 was $616 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G86 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G86 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G86 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G86 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Motorola Moto G86 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G86 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 G86 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G86 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.