Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). 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 VI (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI 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.