Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Narzo 50A Prime better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50A Prime | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50A Prime 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.