Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Narzo 50i 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 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50i Prime is noticeably lighter (182g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Narzo 50i Prime better?
- Lighter: 182g 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50i 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 | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI Go | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50i Prime and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Narzo 50i Prime has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime 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 50i Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50i 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.