Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,117,927); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 63/100). 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 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V29 Pro by 391.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V29 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V29 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 V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.