Redmi Note 14S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 14S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 14S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 14S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 14S better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 14S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 14S | 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 | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 14S
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 14S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 14S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 14S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 14S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 14S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 14S has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 14S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 14S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 14S 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.