Oppo A97 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A97 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). 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 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 Oppo A97 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A97 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A97 5G by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A97 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 5G 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.