Oppo F9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo F9 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo F9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F9 Pro
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo F9 Pro
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F9 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo F9 Pro by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F9 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.