Redmi 4 Prime vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $150 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 218,879); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $840
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 14/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 18/100, 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 Redmi 4 Prime (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 4 Prime | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 4 Prime
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi 4 Prime by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Redmi 4 Prime was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 4 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.