Oppo A9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4020); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 303,398); the Oppo A9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A9 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9
- 4020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A9 by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 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.