OnePlus Nord CE6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord CE6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $320 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-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 1,145,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $840
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1145513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 71/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE6 — 56/100, 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 (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 CE6 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1145513 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord CE6 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. OnePlus Nord CE6 was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 CE6 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE6 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.