Nubia A57 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia A57 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $139 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia A57 doesn't; the Nubia A57 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia A57
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia A57 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $840
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia A57 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Nubia A57 — 44/100, 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 Nubia A57 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia A57 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia A57 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 740 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×70.4×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $139 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia A57
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia A57
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Nubia A57 was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia A57 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia A57 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia A57 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia A57 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia A57 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.