OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $223 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 953,150); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). 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 71/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100, 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 CE6 Lite (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $223 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $617. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite was $617 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 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.