OnePlus Nord 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $400 and $840. 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 2 — 36/100, 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 Nord 2 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. OnePlus Nord 2 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 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.