Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| 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 S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo S21 Pro by 134.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo S21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S21 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 S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.