Nokia G50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 435,710).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Lighter: 220g vs 223g
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia G50 by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nokia G50 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia G50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia G50 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G50 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.