Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100, 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 Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 2870 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (99/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact 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 XZ2 Compact or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact 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.