Nokia 7 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $399 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia 7 Plus better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 0/100, 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 Nokia 7 Plus (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 7 Plus
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia 7 Plus by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $441. Nokia 7 Plus was $441 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (90/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 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.