Oppo F29 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo F29 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 737,054); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F29 doesn't; the Oppo F29 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F29
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo F29 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F29 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo F29 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F29 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F29 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×74.5×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F29
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo F29
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F29
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F29 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo F29 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F29
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo F29 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F29 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F29 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F29 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F29 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo F29 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F29 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F29 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F29 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.