Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 10
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $840 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,391,014); the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2391014
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 10 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $840
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 10, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 10 — 78/100; 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 Neo 10 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2391014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo 10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo 10 by 130.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Vivo iQOO Neo 10 was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 10 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 10 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.