Redmi K50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K50 Ultra (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 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,420,808); the Redmi K50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K50 Ultra 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.