Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo U10

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't; the Vivo U10 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

Vivo U10

Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo U10 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo U10, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 Vivo U10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 5498720 329457
Geekbench Single 4327 321
Geekbench Multi 12873 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1544
Refresh rate 165 Hz —
Battery 8400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 17 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 223 g 190 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo U10

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Vivo U10

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Vivo U10

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo U10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100
5498720 AnTuTu
Vivo U10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -1569.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo U10 by 1569.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Vivo U10

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (100/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (78/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo U10?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo U10?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo U10 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo U10?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo U10?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo U10?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.