Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V40 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V40 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 737,054); the Vivo V40 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V40 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V40 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.4×74.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V40 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V40 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V40 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V40 Lite by 646.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V40 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.