Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20 Pro 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.