Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V23e
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 493,222); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V23e
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V23e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V23e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V23e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V23e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V23e by 1014.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V23e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (90/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V23e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.