Redmi K70E vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K70E (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 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 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,886,429); the Redmi K70E is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70E
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K70E better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1886429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70E vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70E | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1886429 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1256 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4207 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70E
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70E
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70E and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K70E by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K70E and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K70E has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70E over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K70E 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.