Oppo A59 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A59 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 36/100 (a 53-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 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A59 doesn't; the Oppo A59 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A59
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A59 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A59 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A59 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A59 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A59
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A59
- 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 A59
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A59 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A59 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A59
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A59 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A59 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A59 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A59 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A59 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A59 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A59 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.