Realme 10s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 10s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10s doesn't; the Realme 10s is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 10s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 10s better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 10s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 10s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 10s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 10s
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 10s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 10s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 10s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 10s by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 10s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (99/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 10s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 10s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 10s by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 10s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 10s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 10s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 10s 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.