OnePlus Nord 2T vs Vivo iQOO 16

The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, 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 53/100 (a 36-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 1,017,976); the OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Nord 2T

Performance 59
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 63
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1017976
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • 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 45/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord 2T Vivo iQOO 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1017976 5498720
Geekbench Single 1114 4327
Geekbench Multi 3281 12873
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

OnePlus Nord 2T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus Nord 2T

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus Nord 2T

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2T MediaTek Dimensity 1300
53/100
1017976 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +81.5%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Nord 2T

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (99/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T 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 2T or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T 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.