Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 21/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XZ by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ 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 XZ or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.