Redmi Note 14 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Redmi Note 14 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $199 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 14 4G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 14 4G

Performance 38
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 60
Value for money 52

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Redmi Note 14 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $840

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 14 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). 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 14 4G — 52/100, 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 14 4G (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 14 4G Vivo iQOO 16
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 760 4327
Geekbench Multi 1890 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 84 —
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×76.5×8.2 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 223 g
Launch price $199 $840

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 14 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.7
  • Front: 20MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 14 4G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 14 4G

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 14 4G

$199

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Launch price difference: $641. Redmi Note 14 4G was $641 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (100/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (90/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 14 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 14 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Redmi Note 14 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 14 4G 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 14 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 14 4G 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.