Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V17
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 329,457); the Vivo V17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V17
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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo V17 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V17, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V17
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V17
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V17
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V17 by 1569.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V17 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.