Realme Narzo Power 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Realme Narzo Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Narzo Power 5G is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Narzo Power 5G

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 71
Portability 57
Value for money 74

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Realme Narzo Power 5G better?

  • Lighter: 202g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2939
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo Power 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Realme Narzo Power 5G — 74/100, 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 Power 5G (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Narzo Power 5G Vivo iQOO 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 1050 4327
Geekbench Multi 2939 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 202 g 223 g
Launch price $180 $840

Camera comparison

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Narzo Power 5G

$180

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Launch price difference: $660. Realme Narzo Power 5G was $660 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (100/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (90/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo Power 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Realme Narzo Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo Power 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.