Vivo iQOO 11S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO 11S (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo iQOO 11S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 11S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO 11S better?
- Faster charging: 200W vs 100W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 11S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 11S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 200W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OriginOS 3 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 11S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 6.8" LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 11S
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 200W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 11S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO 11S by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 11S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 11S is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 11S by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 11S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 11S has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 11S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 11S over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 11S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.