Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V29
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-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 783,606); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V29
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V29, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). 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 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2943 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 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 V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V29 by 601.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V29
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 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?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V29?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V29?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V29?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V29?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.