Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 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 8.1 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia 8.1 by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Nokia 8.1 was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 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.