Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V50 Lite 4G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 476,175); the Vivo V50 Lite 4G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V50 Lite 4G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V50 Lite 4G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V50 Lite 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V50 Lite 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V50 Lite 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V50 Lite 4G by 1054.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V50 Lite 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 Lite 4G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V50 Lite 4G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V50 Lite 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.