Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V25 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V25 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4830); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 954,090); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V25 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V25 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V25 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4830 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo V25 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V25 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V25 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4830 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×8.6 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
Vivo V25 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V25 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V25 Pro
- 4830 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V25 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V25 Pro by 476.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V25 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 Pro by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V25 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V25 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V25 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.