Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S16e
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S16e
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S16e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S16e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S16e (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S16e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.