Nubia Music vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Music is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Music
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Music better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Music vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Music | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Music
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Music
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Music
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Music
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Music or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Music and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Music has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Music or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Music 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.