Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo T4 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo T4 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $840 and $320. 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 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,213,003); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4 Pro doesn't; the Vivo T4 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo T4 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1213003
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo T4 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo T4 Pro, 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo T4 Pro — 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo T4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1213003 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.5×77.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T4 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T4 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo T4 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo T4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo T4 Pro by 353.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Vivo T4 Pro was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo T4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo T4 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo T4 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 T4 Pro is a better fit for active users.