Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 IV (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 IV | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- 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 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 IV and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 46/100).
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 IV (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 IV and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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.