Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V27e

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V27e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 554,590); the Vivo V27e is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Vivo V27e

Performance 43
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 44
Portability 71
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Vivo V27e better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 223g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V27e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V27e (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V27e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 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 V27e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 5498720 554590
Geekbench Single 4327 727
Geekbench Multi 12873 2047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8400 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 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 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 223 g 185 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Vivo V27e

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Vivo V27e

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Vivo V27e

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V27e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100
5498720 AnTuTu
Vivo V27e MediaTek Helio G99
50/100 -891.5%
554590 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V27e by 891.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Vivo V27e

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (100/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V27e (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V27e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V27e?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V27e by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V27e?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V27e — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V27e?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V27e?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V27e?

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