Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $810 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,433,337); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $840
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 55.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.