Realme 16 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; estimated prices are $199 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (1,214,772 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Realme 16
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 44W
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1214772 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
- Cheaper: $170 vs $199
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 96/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Realme 16 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 leads (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 1214772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $199 | $170 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Realme 16 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $29. Vivo iQOO Z11x is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Realme 16 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11x by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.