OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $250 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,536,961); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2536961
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7478
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100, 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 Ace 5 Racing (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2536961 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.