Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo S60e
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo S60e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; launch prices were $840 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-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 1,099,769); the Vivo S60e is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo S60e
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1089
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3276
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo S60e better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo S60e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo S60e — 58/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (100/100 vs 60/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo S60e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1099769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S60e
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S60e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo S60e
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo S60e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo S60e by 400.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Vivo S60e was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (100/100 vs 60/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo S60e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S60e — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo S60e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo S60e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S60e is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.