Realme 6 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 6 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460); the Realme 6 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 6 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 6 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 6 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 6 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 6 Pro by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 6 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 6 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 6 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 6 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 6 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 6 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 6 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.