Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 324.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo6 (China)?
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 Neo6 (China) is a better fit for active users.