Redmi 6A vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $90 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $840
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 26/100, 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 6A (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi 6A by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Redmi 6A was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6A 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.