Nubia Flip vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Flip (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4310); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,516); the Nubia Flip is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Flip
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Flip better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Flip vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Flip | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Flip
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Flip
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Flip and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Flip by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Flip
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip (90/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Flip or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Flip and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Flip has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Flip 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.