Redmi K50 Gaming vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 29-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.