Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,805,187); the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1805187
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (100/100 vs 75/100). 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 Z9 Turbo (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1805187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.0×8.0 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 Z9 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 204.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (100/100 vs 75/100).
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 Z9 Turbo (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?
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 Z9 Turbo is a better fit for active users.