OnePlus 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 66/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 1,819,685).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Vivo iQOO Neo9
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9, the OnePlus 16 scores 29 points higher (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 1819685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 185.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 29 points (95/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for active users.