Oppo A5 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A5 (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 737,054); the Oppo A5 (China) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A5 (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A5 (China) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A5 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A5 (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×74.5×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A5 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A5 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A5 (China)
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A5 (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A5 (China) by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A5 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A5 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (China) by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A5 (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A5 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A5 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A5 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A5 (China) 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.