OnePlus N6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $245 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 567,623); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus N6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus N6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $840
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 567623
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus N6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 — 40/100, 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 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus N6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 567623 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 850 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus N6
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus N6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus N6 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $595. OnePlus N6 was $595 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus N6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 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.