Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo T4R
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo T4R (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $840 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 953,150); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4R doesn't; the Vivo T4R is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo T4R
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo T4R better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $840
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo T4R, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo T4R — 64/100; 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 T4R (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4R (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4R significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo T4R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5700 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.3×76.7×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T4R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T4R
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo T4R
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo T4R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo T4R by 476.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Vivo T4R was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo T4R (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4R significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4R?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4R by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo T4R?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo T4R — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4R?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T4R?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo T4R?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.