Oppo A36 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 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 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 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
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A36 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 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.