Realme Narzo 100 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Narzo 100 Lite (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $170 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Narzo 100 Lite better?
- Lighter: 212g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $840
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 100 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 55/100). Value score: Realme Narzo 100 Lite — 48/100, 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 Narzo 100 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 100 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×78.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 100 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 100 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme Narzo 100 Lite by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Realme Narzo 100 Lite was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 100 Lite is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 100 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100 Lite by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 100 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Narzo 100 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 100 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 100 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 100 Lite 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.