Redmi A4 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi A4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 506,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A4
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi A4 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 506757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 838
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1899
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A4 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A4 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 506757 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 838 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1899 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A4
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A4 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi A4 by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 (90/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi A4 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A4 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi A4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A4 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.