Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $270 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $840
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9 Pro — 28/100, 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 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro 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.