Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S60
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S60 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $840 and $530. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,797,821); the Vivo S60 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S60
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo S60 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $530 vs $840
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S60, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). 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 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo S60 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2750x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $530 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S60
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S60
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2750x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S60
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo S60, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo S60 by 205.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo S60 was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (90/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo S60 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S60?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S60 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S60?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S60 is a better fit for active users.