Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, 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 8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 8 by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Redmi Note 8 was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 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.