Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S2
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7360 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 925,409).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S2
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 925409
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1025
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2882
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S2 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S2, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (90/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Dimensity 7360 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 925409 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1025 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2882 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S2
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo S2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo S2 by 494.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (100/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S2 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 (90/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S2 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S2?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.