Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Oppo F21 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo F21 Pro 5G

Performance 46
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 35
Portability 80
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 223g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo F21 Pro 5G Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 592015 5498720
Geekbench Single 905 4327
Geekbench Multi 2101 12873
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX4 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 173 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Oppo F21 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Oppo F21 Pro 5G

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Oppo F21 Pro 5G

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo F21 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
50/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +89.2%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo F21 Pro 5G

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 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.