Realme GT5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,402,979).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme GT5 Pro by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Realme GT5 Pro was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.