Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V80 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V80 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e; launch prices were $840 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V80 Lite has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V80 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo V80 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $840
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V80 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo V80 Lite — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V80 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V80 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V80 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V80 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V80 Lite
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V80 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V80 Lite by 525.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Vivo V80 Lite was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V80 Lite are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V80 Lite — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.