OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,231,988).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OPPO Find X9 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (96/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4231988
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). Value score: OPPO Find X9 Ultra — 94/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (42/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Find X9 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4231988 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 170 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 8.7×None×None mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
- 7050 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:45 hrs, total 37:00 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OPPO Find X9 Ultra by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO 16 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Find X9 Ultra (42/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Find X9 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.