Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 531,656); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 10 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.2×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max 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.