Realme Narzo 50 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Narzo 50 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 5G doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Narzo 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50 5G 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 29/100). 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 Narzo 50 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 50 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme Narzo 50 5G by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 5G by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Narzo 50 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50 5G 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.