Redmi Note 10 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $200 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 510,711); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 10 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10 — 44/100, 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 Note 10 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 10 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 510711 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 714 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1577 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 10 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 10 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Redmi Note 10 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 10 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.