Redmi K30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K30 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $425 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K30 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $425 vs $840
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi K30 Pro — 30/100, 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 K30 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K30 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K30 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.4×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $425 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K30 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K30 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K30 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K30 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K30 Pro by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Redmi K30 Pro was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K30 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 Pro 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.