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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo Power 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
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).
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
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo Power 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.