Realme GT Neo6 SE vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Realme GT Neo6 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, 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 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,695,482); the Realme GT Neo6 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT Neo6 SE

Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 66
Portability 56
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Realme GT Neo6 SE better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 223g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1695482
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1860
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5045
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT Neo6 SE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo6 SE is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Realme GT Neo6 SE: The Realme GT Neo6 SE is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT Neo6 SE Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1695482 5498720
Geekbench Single 1860 4327
Geekbench Multi 5045 12873
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.0×75.1×8.7 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Realme GT Neo6 SE

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT Neo6 SE

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT Neo6 SE

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT Neo6 SE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT Neo6 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
64/100
1695482 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +69.2%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme GT Neo6 SE by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT Neo6 SE

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (100/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE (90/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT Neo6 SE is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT Neo6 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo6 SE by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo6 SE and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Realme GT Neo6 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo6 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT Neo6 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT Neo6 SE over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Realme GT Neo6 SE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.