Nubia Fold vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1090 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6560); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,126,402); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Fold
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Fold better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6560 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1090
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Fold vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Fold — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Fold | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6560 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Fold and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Fold by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Vivo iQOO 16 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Fold is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nubia Fold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Fold and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Fold has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Fold over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.