Realme C30 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme C30 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30 doesn't; the Realme C30 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme C30 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C30 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme C30 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C30 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI Go | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme C30
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme C30 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C30 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C30 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme C30 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C30 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.