Oppo F21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 43/100 (a 46-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 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F21 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). 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 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo F21 Pro by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 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.