Sony Xperia 10 II vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 II
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 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 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 II vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 II | 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 | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 II and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 II
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (90/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 10 II has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 II 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.