Redmi A1+ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi A1+ (2022) 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 $80 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 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 A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 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 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- 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 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Redmi A1+ — 44/100, 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 A1+ (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | 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 | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 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 | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A1+ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi A1+ by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $760. Redmi A1+ was $760 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1+ 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.