OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, 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 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 200,794); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't; the OnePlus Nord N20 SE is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 SE better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 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 N20 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE 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 N20 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE 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.