OnePlus 9R vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,032,318); the OnePlus 9R is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9R
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9R vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9R | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032318 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9R and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus 9R by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 9R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9R (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9R and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 9R has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9R over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.