OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 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 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,314,417).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 (India) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314417 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord 6 (India) by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) 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 6 (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.