Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $270 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,560,650); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2560650
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7478
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, 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 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2560650 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 Turbo and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme Neo7 Turbo by 53.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Realme Neo7 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.