Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S15e
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S15e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo S15e is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S15e
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo S15e better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S15e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). 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 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15e is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S15e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.7×73.6×10.3 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 S15e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S15e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S15e
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S15e
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15e is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S15e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15e by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S15e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S15e — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S15e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S15e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.