Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,084); the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K20 Pro Premium better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro Premium | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K20 Pro Premium and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (90/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro Premium 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.