Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) 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 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nothing Phone (1) by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (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.