Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo T5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $840 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,041,898); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo T5 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8400 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $840
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). 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 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 50/100; 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 T5 Pro (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 T5 Pro (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo T5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 2 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $410 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 2MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo T5 Pro
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo T5 Pro by 427.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Vivo T5 Pro was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (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 T5 Pro (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo T5 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 T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.