OnePlus N6 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus N6 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $192 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus N6 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus N6 Lite better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $192 vs $840
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus N6 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 Lite — 32/100, 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus N6 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus N6 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $192 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus N6 Lite
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus N6 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus N6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $648. OnePlus N6 Lite was $648 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus N6 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 Lite by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus N6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus N6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus N6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.