Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V25
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V25 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 671,241); the Vivo V25 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V25
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 671241
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1003
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo V25 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V25, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 50/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V25 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 671241 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1003 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×74.2×7.8 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 V25
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V25
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V25
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V25 by 719.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (100/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V25 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V25 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V25 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V25?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V25 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V25?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V25?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.