Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,439,634); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2439634
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (100/100 vs 84/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2439634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 125.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (100/100 vs 84/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (90/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?
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 Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.