Realme C55 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 365,001); the Realme C55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C55
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme C55 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 37/100). 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 C55 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C55 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C55 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme C55 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 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.