Realme C100 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G92 Max, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $269 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 4G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme C100 4G better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $269 vs $840
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme C100 4G — 22/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 4G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G92 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $269 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 4G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme C100 4G by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $571. Realme C100 4G was $571 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 4G 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.