OnePlus 12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,401,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 220g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 74/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2401788 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7100 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus 12 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. OnePlus 12 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 12 leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.