OnePlus 13R vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus 13R (2025) 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 $599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,405,504); the OnePlus 13R is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13R
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus 13R better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2405504
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13R vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: OnePlus 13R — 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13R is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13R | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2405504 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13R
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13R and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus 13R by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. OnePlus 13R was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13R is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13R — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13R and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 13R has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13R over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 13R 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.